An opinion piece by Dr Kirstin Ferguson argues that the wish to be made redundant is more common than many people realise, even among highly performing workers. The article focuses on the tension between strong employee performance and a desire to leave employment through redundancy rather than resignation. It raises the idea that some individuals may view redundancy as a pathway to change—potentially for personal reasons, job dissatisfaction, or a sense of being unable to continue in their current role—despite being described as “star employees.” Across the outlets, the central message remains consistent: the desire for redundancy exists and can show up in unexpected places, including from employees who are viewed as valuable to their workplace. Rather than presenting a single policy or case outcome, the piece frames the topic as a broader workplace and social issue, encouraging readers to recognise that motivation to seek redundancy can be more nuanced and widespread than conventional assumptions suggest.