r/jobs • u/Whole_Relief8299 • 7d 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 7d 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/Skeggy- 7d ago

I’d rather it be in text. Much easier to show unemployment that you were laid off due to no hours.

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u/doglovers2025 7d ago

It's the fact it's a text, not email. They couldn't have done that if they had no cell either 😆. Text is just not professional level

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u/NO_FIX_AUTOCORRECT 7d ago

Ok, but if you're terminated you don't have access to your work email, or they may not be one at all. They may not have your personal email.

So if it comes down to a phone call to my personal number vs text, i think i would rather have it in writing