'Keep your salary': Angry employee's final message to boss goes viral

A Reddit user recently posted a screenshot showing the powerful resignation message his friend sent to his managers after enduring a toxic work culture on the subreddit Indian Workplace. The friend had been serving his notice period when, after receiving his final salary, he decided to confront his superiors’ repeated disrespect and manipulation head-on. According to the Reddit post, the employee had finally lost patience with the unprofessional behavior he had been tolerating for months and decided it was time to speak his truth before walking away for good.

In his final message, he questioned the language used by his managers, calling out the condescending tone of phrases like lack of professional attitude" and "diligent stewardship." He pointed out how one superior constantly demeaned him during calls and even bad-mouthed him to others, while the other followed up with written remarks that crossed the line.

Expressing that he had reached his limit, the employee made it clear that he would not reconsider his resignation. He also warned them to be cautious about how they addressed or wrote about him in the future, asserting that enough was enough. His message concluded with a strong statement of self-respect, declaring that he was done bowing down to individuals who had tried to belittle him and that they could keep their salary because his dignity mattered more.

On Reddit, users resonated deeply with his frustration. One commenter shared how they faced a similar situation in a YC-backed startup where a toxic CTO unfairly blamed them for others’ mistakes and revoked their work-from-home rights. Another user chimed in, saying they had gone through the same and completely understood his reaction. The post quickly gained attention for capturing the collective frustration of employees tired of workplace toxicity—and for showcasing how one person finally chose self-respect over silence.