To think that most job vacancies exist because people are leaving their manager, not the job itself?

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MyAmusedOpalCrab · 25/09/2025 12:58

Everyone always talks about “career moves” or “new opportunities” but in my experience, most people leave because they can’t stand their manager, not because they hate the actual work. A toxic or incompetent boss can make even a decent job unbearable. But no one really says it out loud, it’s always framed as something more neutral.

AIBU to think that behind most resignations, there’s a manager being quietly avoided?

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ToKittyornottoKitty · 25/09/2025 13:11

I go to work for money, so when I move jobs it’s for progression or money, I don’t think I’m in the minority in that.

TheStroppyFeminist · 25/09/2025 13:08

It's probably a bit of both but yes, I agree, people often leave poor managers. Don't blame them!

louderthan · 25/09/2025 13:07

I would only ever leave my current job for significantly more money.

McGregor33 · 25/09/2025 13:05

I know in my last job, multiple people left due to management. The job in itself was absolutely brilliant, the manager and higher up management were absolutely abysmal. Infact, in most exit interviews most of us stated management as a huge factor.

That said, our old manager left due to their manager, he was then replaced by someone with no experience but a love for authority. Within 2 months of new manager the whole team had left and had to be replaced by new starts. Manager still there but still people leaving 😂

PollyBell · 25/09/2025 13:03

To think no one can say for 100% for people who do

Peccary · 25/09/2025 13:02

I'm job hunting because I can't see any progression where I am and I'm bored, I like my manager.

FuzzyWolf · 25/09/2025 13:01

Opposite reason where I am.

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