r/jobs • u/Whole_Relief8299 • 3d ago

Layoffs Just got laid off via text

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I’ve been crying so much over this. I genuinely can’t believe how heartless some people can be…

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u/doglovers2025 3d ago

That's unprofessional IMO to send thru a text. Should be a phone call if getting fired or email

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u/Obse55ive 3d ago

This should've been a in person conversation if at all possible. Phone call over an impersonable email any day.

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u/doglovers2025 3d ago

For layoff some ppl know in advance while not others, but I've had that and was done via email. Then if someone is fired that should basically be in person on the spot. If you're a supervisor ya gotta have confrontational skills, sounds like some young person how they don't call anymore and text someone a break-up text 😂

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u/Obse55ive 3d ago

I work remotely so I would understand if it were a phone call. People email resignation letters all the time too but have the balls to not send a text and put in some kind of effort. I'd be pissed and upset that my boss didn't give two shits about me to tell me to my face. When you said text message breakup I immediately thought of this video which used to be popular when I was in high school.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nb0s1AePP2g

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u/Excellent-Deer-1752 3d ago

Oh shit this video hahahah