In a recent surge across Japanese workplaces, disgruntled employees are quitting their jobs in a phenomenon known as 'revenge resignation.' This trend sees individuals leaving their positions as a form of retaliation against perceived ill treatment. The exact timeline of this trend's emergence is hard to pinpoint, but escalation has been noted within recent years. While legal ramifications are minimal, the societal impact is significant, straining the traditionally rigid work ethics and disrupting the stability of corporate business operations in Japan.

In Japan, lifetime employment and loyalty to a single employer have traditionally been privileged values. However, challenging these norms, 'revenge resignation' indicates growing dissatisfaction among employees about their work environment, often related to factors such as overwork, lack of recognition, or poor management. The trend is especially seen among younger employees, who are less inclined to accept harsh workplace conditions.

In contrast to Japan, the concept of 'at-will employment' in the US allows employees to quit their jobs at any time. It's not uncommon for US employees to resign if they're unhappy with their workplace conditions, making the notion of 'revenge resignation' less shocking. In the EU, employees also have strong protections against unfavorable work conditions, empowering them to leave jobs in unsatisfactory situations without branding it as an act of 'revenge'.