1 year and 1,500 hours later, a text overlay at the beginning of Gene-Austyns video read.
The TikToker initially planned to resign using the intercom, but he realized it was unplugged.
Consider this my Grande exit, he announced.
Ive been brewing up something more than thankless lattes and overpriced sugar water.
My Grande plan to escape this wretched heap dungeon […] with infant crying ambiance.
But before I go, lets talk about your piss-poor benefits policy.
I mean, its like ordering a large Frappuccino with a double shot of disappointment.
Youd be better off asking for unicorn tears.
Well, hows this for a magical double shot?
I quit, the life coach said as he left the store.
Of course I wasnt shopping at this EXACT moment bc you wouldve gotten a standing ovation, my friend!
This is AMAZING, someone exclaimed.
Others shared similar experiences working in the retail sector.
I worked at Target and Starbucks.
I wish I left like this.
So proud of you, a third person commented.
They gave me a 5 cent raise in 2022.
I was like keep your pocket change bro, consider this my notice, another social media user shared.
Somebody else said, Starbucks was my worst job.
I admire you for doing this seriously.
I wish I wouldve.
Turnover rate refers to the percentage of employees that leave an organization during a given time period.
Bureau of Labor Statistics.
The study cites not enough workplace flexibility as the number-one reason frontline retail workers consider leaving their positions.
When he asked H.R.
Yeah, your first 90 days.
Like, when youre hired on, and they barely give you hours because youre just learning.
Neat little loophole youve found there.
The videos caption read, Safe to say Ill be quitting soon.
He eventually did, less than a month after it was posted.
I knew I was never getting those sick hours or that vacation time because Benefits H.R.
told me when I called and asked about them weeks before My Grande Exit, he explained.
After his video went viral, several of his former co-workers reached out to him to express their support.
Thats where privilege comes in, but thats another song.
Thats what I did it for.
Target did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
