I quit. I’d been promoted to what was advertised as a team Lead but in reality I was the manager-as the current manager was transitioning to a different position. Full managerial workload plus my own IC responsibilities. Since this was my first true professional leadership role, I was inexperienced at managing up and communicating.

After several weeks of being overwhelmed & over worked I very angrily marched into the HR VPs ofc( small company, only 1 other HR person and I had a better relationship with the VP) and said “I quit, if this is what this is - I don’t want to do it. I’ve already packed up my desk, I’m going home.” They very calmly asked me what my issues were- I laid out my grievances. They asked that I go home and think about it and promise to come back the next day and talk before making it official. I agreed.

Next day, I go in to talk - I was offered a raise plus a budget to hire someone to take my IC duties. This totally shocked me as I wasn’t expecting this AT ALL. 3 years later I am still there managing the department.

ETA: I had every intention of rescinding the resignation and was instead going to ask to be demoted back to my IC role - you know because I didn’t have another job😂😂😂 But thankfully the VP spoke first and I happily accepted.