Badges and Betrayals

Badges and Betrayals

From Drinks After Work with Shannon and Deb by Shannon Tipton

January 28, 2026 · 49 min · Episode 18

About this episode

In this episode, Shannon and Deborah discuss various workplace trends and tactics that reflect a broken workplace culture.

Pop the tab on something cold and settle in — it's time for another round of Drinks After Work! This time, we're talking all about: Coffee Badging: The office protest you didn't know had a name Revenge Quitting vs. Quiet Quitting: When employees fight back (loudly or silently) Rage Applying: Blanketing the internet with your resume out of pure frustration Quiet Firing: When your company makes you so miserable you quit on your own Why all of these "trends" are really just symptoms of broken workplace culture In this episode, Shannon and Deborah dive into the buzzwords taking over workplace conversations—from coffee badging (swipe in, grab coffee, bounce) to revenge quitting (bringing your whole crew with you when you leave). They break down why employees are resorting to these tactics, what signs to watch for if you're being quietly fired, and how to protect yourself when the workplace turns toxic. Plus, some real talk about blind spots, equity vs. fairness, and why documentation is your best friend. So sip, swig, or chug — and get ready to: Recognize the signs of quiet firing before it's too late Document everything (yes, screenshots count) Start "quiet learning" on the company…

People in this episode

Hosts: Shannon Tipton, Deborah

Topics covered

  • workplace culture
  • employee tactics
  • quiet firing
  • revenge quitting
  • coffee badging
  • toxic work environment

Keywords

  • coffee badging
  • revenge quitting
  • quiet quitting
  • rage applying
  • quiet firing
  • toxic workplace
  • employee rights

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Coffee Badging, Quiet Quitting, Rage Applying, Quiet Firing

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