Opinion: On May 28, I quit my job without notice, effective immediately, and tweeted about it in what became viral
Rahkim Sabree (3 JUN 2021) Read the full commentary Bye, Corporate America: How firing my boss saved my Black life
In February, I tweeted, “Corporate America’s toxic trait is guilting you for wanting more for yourself while simultaneously gaslighting you into thinking your skills, talents, and experiences are worth less than you deserve.” Soon I would see the tweet surface on other social media platforms as I and others would share and discuss our experiences with the gaslighting and feelings of guilt that keep our heads down and mind idle as we continue to bury our dreams, talents, and identity that exists outside of a corporate structure.
Finally, on May 28, I quit my job without notice, effective immediately, and tweeted about it in what became my most viral tweet yet. Many people congratulated me and told me how proud they were of me, the way they would congratulate someone starting a new job or getting that high-profile promotion. I quickly realized that I was being celebrated for achieving something many people dream of doing every day.
I remember being a high performer because I knew I had to work twice as hard to be viewed as just as good, until one day I didn’t. I was exhausted, I was anxious, and I was done.
