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Manager Urges Workers to Take More Time Off in Viral Resignation Speech
By Mustafa GatollariSep. 26 2022, Published 12:31 p.m. ET TikToker @navyveteran39 went viral after posting a speech he gave to his team on his final day of work, having resigned to spend more time with his family. Users on the platform are praising him for reminding his employees that no amount of money they will make can "buy back the time" they spend away from the people who should matter to them most.Article continues below advertisement His message is similar to many that have popped up online in recent months, where others have left jobs where they felt dispensable or that weren't fulfilling or in line with their dreams or values. This former manager used his goodbye to his team to remind them where their priorities should lie. @navyveteran39 original sound - jonesbubba3280 Source: TikTok @navyvteran39Article continues below advertisement "Guys, this is gonna be my final huddle," he says. "I'm not gonna talk to you about sales and customer service, things of that nature. I want to talk to you about time. Take it from someone who's lost a brother, a wife, and a kid. You can make all the money in the world, but you can't use that money to buy back the time you waste making that money."Source: TikTok @navyvteran39Article continues below advertisement "Take your vacations," he tells the staff. "Take your time off. Enjoy your family and your friends. Because you never know when it might be the last time. Always remember that your job will be posted before your obituary. So enjoy your time with … the people that matter. Because your job can replace you. Your family cannot."Source: TikTok @navyvteran39Article continues below advertisement He continued, "Guys, I've had a lot of fun working with all of you. I've enjoyed it. I wish all of you the very best. And if you ever need anything, please feel free to reach out to me. Guys, I'm not gonna forget anybody that I've worked with here. But it is time for me to spend time with my family and enjoy my life."Source: TikTok @navyvteran39Article continues below advertisement He concluded by saying, "I hope everybody the best, let's have a great day. And for those of you I probably won't see again, I hope great things for all of you. Thank you."Source: TikTok @navyvteran39Article continues below advertisement The post's message resonated with many, especially the part where he states that, if someone were to die on the job, their employer would likely put up a posting calling for their replacement before their obituary was published in the newspaper.Source: TikTok @navyvteran39Article continues below advertisement Others stated that they've taken measures in their own personal lives to ensure they are spending more time with loved ones instead of stressing about getting more hours at work, and how they adjust their schedules accordingly to do just that.Source: TikTok @navyvteran39Article continues below advertisement "As a teacher, I put in lots of extra hours, but when my kid is home from college I reduce them greatly," said one. Another shared, "My husband worked 70 hrs a week and family time would come when he retired he said. He died last August. Retirement never came. Enjoy your family." Yet another wrote, "This is beautiful. You aren’t a boss.. you’re a leader. No truer words than what you speak." Someone who also recently quit their job said, "I just resigned from my corporate job. last day is on the 30th, within 2 hrs of fightin giving my resignation letter, my position was posted!!!!"Source: TikTok @navyvteran39 However there were some employees who said that with the amount of money that they make, taking a vacation or reducing their hours at work are luxuries they can afford.AdvertisementMore from Distractify People Are Getting Tattoos of the Joker, but the Ink Doesn't Have a Set Meaning TikTok Suggests That Schools in Texas Are Charging Students to Use the Bathroom Woman Who Accidentally Booked a “Special Massage” Has TikTok Dying Latest Trending News and UpdatesAdvertisementABOUT DistractifyAbout UsPrivacy PolicyTerms of UseDMCASitemapCONNECT with DistractifyLink to Facebook Link to TwitterLink to InstagramContact us by Email Copyright 2022 Distractify. Distractify is a registered trademark. All Rights Reserved. People may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. Offers may be subject to change without notice.