out with a bang!

whenever i think of someone quitting with style--leaving quite the last impression (good or bad) i always think of seinfeld's george costanza. he truly had a knack for quitting/getting fired. i admired his cajones as i don't have quite the courage to do the same (despite how badly i've wanted to--yes former rec center employer, i'm talking about you).

i will divulge what i've done for some office revenge, but let's take a look at some of my favorite things (if you're not into this type of humor...i feel sorry for you.):

• the e-mail blast/public proclamation-here are two wonderful examples. the first is a series of pictures in which the disgruntled employee is writing on a dry erase board. check out her story here. it's a bit lengthy, but worth reading. my second example comes from an employee where i used to work. i don't feel comfortable quoting the document (really because i should not have it in my possession. but boy am i happy i do! i'm contemplating framing it) but overall it discusses specific problems and examples with a supervisor. oh, who was it sent to? the entire full-time staff, student managers and the rest of the staff that this supervisor is in charge of.

this tactic comes with its limitations--you lack control in how the rest of the situation is handled. in the latter example, this was swept under the rug and the author of the document was treated as if they were insane and all these issues were part of a large conspiracy. despite how unprofessional something like this may be, i believe it takes this sort of fire power to try and bring attention to a situation. i've done it and it felt great--although some of the people who said, "i'll stand by you. i'll back you up." were nowhere to be found (i'd like to give a big f-you to some of my former co-workers--spineless scum. i hope that recommendation you get from our half-brain supervisor serves you well in the unemployment office. have you found your way there? or is your head still up her ass?) that felt good.

• the truth telling- this is where george costanza really shines. another example is the real-life demonstration of a jet-blue flight attendant, again, so good. i think taking a beer with was a great idea! now my last example doesn't really apply to quitting/getting fired, but it still could be used in this situation. as a former-RA, i always wished i had done this to my least favorite residents. i think some of my first floor boys may have done this. on nbc's the office, someone leaves a "package" in michael's office--ya know, number 2.

okay i know that's gross, but if you're never coming back to the office, treat yourself to some taco bell, white castle, whatever churns your stomach and have a go (pun intended).

please let me know what you or someone else has been done to quit in style/get fired. i'm always looking for inspiration.