CNN reported yesterday on a flight attendant at JFK airport who cursed at passengers, snagged a beer, pulled an emergency chute, and exited the plane. Apparently, he was quitting his job. You can read the full story here.

New York Police Commissioner Ray Kelly said, “It’s a strange way to quit, let’s put it that way.”

We can all laugh about it, but the reality is, we all get that way at times, don’t you think? Sometimes we just want to say to heck with it, make a big scene, throw mud, and speak our mind. Sometimes we want to walk out and “stick it to them.” Does it work?

Thing is, a lot of times I think we let things get too heated before we take a stand. If we learn how to take care of our health and our attitude, set boundaries, and speak up when we need something, hopefully we won’t get to the point of needing to do something that will get us arrested.

What does this mean at the workplace? Define what you need from your work environment. Try to get it, by asking for what you think would improve the environment, taking action when you can, and diverting your attention as much as possible away from the negative.

What about when it comes time to quit? I’d like to hear your stories on quitting… good, bad, funny. What is the best way to quit a job you don’t like? Share!