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/NoBonus6969 3d ago

One of y'all did something to somebody you just didn't know it. And high enough up to get both of you fired.

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u/NekoSmoko 3d ago

The only thing I can imagine is that someone was intimidated. I had recently moved up after working there for a few years. I had fixed issues my direct supervisor had been struggling with (I was asked to try by him and his prior to moving up). His super had talked about moving me around and my wife had previously worked at our location before I moved up. She transferred to avoid any favoritism and she preferred that location. The higher ups liked my work from what I could tell but my direct wasn't the most qualified. 🤷‍♂️

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u/rpool179 3d ago edited 3d ago

You and your wife both fired at the same time? One or both of you definitely pissed someone off. Not blaming you or her but that's no coincidence.

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u/NekoSmoko 3d ago

Yup. Just extremely unprofessional all around. But I ended up in a better position because of it