Often seen as the foundation of rising economies, the service industry has seen tremendous change in recent years. Even though it continues to contribute significantly to both jobs and the global GDP, the industry is becoming more and more uncertain. These difficulties have raised serious concerns about the nature of work in the future and have greatly increased unemployment. This phenomenon also leads to compensation transparency.
Compensation is a symbol of an organization’s gratitude for an employee’s work and goes beyond a simple financial exchange. Over time, as employees develop expertise and take on bigger duties, they naturally believe their salaries will rise with these advancements. However, when these expectations were not fulfilled, employees started undermining their sense of worth and confidence in the company.
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In these kinds of hard times, many people resigned due to increasing financial pressure. Amid this, there is one resignation that is going viral for its hilarious nature.
Employee sends humorous resignation after company froze his salary
A Delhi-based entrepreneur’s resignation email, which combined humor and a realistic dose of professional frustration, recently went viral on social media. On X (previously Twitter), Rishabh Singh, co-founder of EngineerHub, an online resource for engineering students, shared a screenshot of the email with the caption:
One of the finest reasons for Resignation
In his email, he mentioned how the company froze his salary even after he gave his two wonderful years. He wrote,
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Dear HR, After two wonderful years of dedication and hard work, it seems my salary has remained as frozen as my hopes for an increment.
The entrepreneur further mentioned how his salary is not enough to buy his favourite mobile phone. He added,
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I really wanted to Pre-book iQ00 13 at just 51,999 on 5th December but with this salary it’s not possible. I’m worried how will my career move fast, if I don’t have enough salary to buy fastest phone in India?
Concluding his email, the entrepreneur wrote,
Therefore, I’ve decided it’s time to seek opportunities where growth isn’t just a buzzword. My last working day will be 04 December 2024, and I’ll ensure a smooth handover. Thank you for the experience and all the memories. Sincerely, XXX.
One of the finest reason for Resignation 😃 pic.twitter.com/0Gwtpcxxje
— Rishabh Singh (@merishabh_singh) January 7, 2025
Netizens strongly relate to employees’ frustration-filled email
With its clever wit and sense of humor, the email went viral right away, sparking online debates and laughter. While some people thought it might be a savvy marketing gimmick for the smartphone company iQOO, many others sympathized with the employee’s open dissatisfaction over stagnant salaries. Have a look at some of the reactions:
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Better give him that phone and keep him
— Coder’s Things (@Codersthings) January 8, 2025
Looks like iqoo marketing email.
— ANIKET (@aniketsauravv) January 8, 2025
It is not clear if your company made a gradual increase in profits when you were in the company.If no hike in salary, it means the company is not in profit or growth is standstill. Or, your ratings may not be as per the company’s expectations.Or, company has too many partners,…
— R K Singh 🇮🇳 (@rks196) January 8, 2025
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Subtle promotion 🫡
— HSiwal (@_Zoro79) January 7, 2025
Smooth rahul bhai smooth…
— Ashwani kr kaushik (@ashwani346) January 7, 2025
Regardless of whether it was a sincere resignation or a planned campaign, the letter has spurred conversations about workplace dynamics, pay increases, and the innovative ways workers vent their frustration.
What do you think about this email? Do share your thoughts with us in the comment section of this article.
