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Some employees who are feeling underappreciated at work have given up quiet quitting and turned to something much more aggressive: rage applying.

The latest buzz phrase, courtesy of TikTok, refers to applying for tons of jobs after experiencing an irritant at work that prompts a “straw-that-broke-the-camel’s-back” moment. The trigger could be getting passed over for a promotion, being forced to take on more work after the departure of a colleague, or getting fed up with commuting to the office three or more days a week.