An employee has walked away approximately $10,000 richer after
being dismissed via SMS. Now that's an expensive text.
A casual employee swapped a shift with a co-worker. Then she
turned up an hour late, and during that time, some items of
clothing were stolen from the store. The employer wasn't happy.
So a couple of days later – without discussing the matter
with the employee – he shot off an SMS:
"Sedina, I have let you go for two reasons. Firstly you
shouldn't swap the shift without letting me know. Secondly you
even swap the shift you start one hour late knowing it will be busy
and leaving Ivanna alone. That shows me you not taking me serious
or the work. Which hurts me enough and you can pick your pay
tomorrow and drop the key. You don't need to call me and I
don't see that we can work together. This decision is made by
Robert and I. Thank you for everything."
