‘No farewell, no thank you’: Delhi woman receives no send off on her last day at EY, netizens react

A LinkedIn post by a Delhi-based woman about quitting her job at Ernst & Young (EY) after feeling unappreciated has struck a chord with thousands of online professionals. Simriti Patish, who worked as an advanced assurance associate at EY for a year and seven months, said she decided to resign after realizing her efforts were not appreciated by the organization.

“My last day at EY was one of the saddest. Not because I was leaving the organization, but because I didn’t feel appreciated enough for my efforts,” she wrote in her post.

Bteish said that despite working late into the night, meeting tight deadlines, and even working while sick, she received no formal recognition or farewell when she left. “Days and nights of meeting deadlines, even working while sick, and 1.5 years of dedication — and yet, there was no formal recognition or farewell,” she said.

Reflecting on her experience, she added that not being recognized made her realize how Replaceable One can feel it in large organizations. “A little appreciation really goes a long way — that’s what makes your experience memorable, not the extra hours you impose on your schedule,” she wrote, adding that it’s appreciation, not billable hours, that determines how valued employees feel.

She concluded her post by urging others who may similarly feel like they are being overlooked to remember their value.

“It’s important to realize how important you make people feel in the workplace. And to anyone who feels like their efforts are being overlooked, just know that they matter — even if sometimes no one notices.”

Batish’s post went viral online and sparked a torrent of responses from professionals who shared their perspectives on workplace culture, recognition, and self-worth.

One user recalled a senior colleague’s advice: “A job is a tool for making money and acquiring hard skills – nothing more and nothing less. Appreciation, whether you get it or not, shouldn’t bother you. You can’t trade an iPhone or a euro trip for appreciation. The lack of it only hurts because our brains are programmed since school to want praise.”

Another commenter backed Battysh’s decision, writing: “I totally feel it! Appreciation goes a long way – sometimes it’s the small gestures that make people feel truly appreciated. Glad you’re moving to a place that appreciates you!”

Others echoed her sentiments about the value of recognition at work, with one person saying: “It’s really sad when dedication and sacrifice are never recognized. Recognition is more valuable than any billable hour – every leader should remember that.”

Summing up the discussion, another user wrote: “It’s important to remember two things – everyone is replaceable, and nothing is free in this world.”