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/BeeFor20 3d ago

I'm curious what the difference between receiving a text and an email could possibly be?

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u/TheBear8878 3d ago

Nothing, it's just people finding something to bitch about.

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u/BeeFor20 3d ago

That's what I figured the correct answer was.

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u/HugeAnimeHonkers 3d ago

There is literally no difference. Its just Redditors being whiny for some reason.

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u/Consistent-Option827 1d ago

I don’t check my email so I’d show up to work not even knowing I was fired

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u/Consistent-Option827 1d ago

Or pretend I didn’t see it so they’d be forced to tell me in person hahaha