Did A Glitch Fire Him? The Curious Incident Of An Unannounced Termination
In a friendly town with a community center known for its inclusivity, one employee faced a confusing and unsettling situation during their shift. As they tried to clock out, they couldn't access important features, and the system showed their status as "TERMINATED." Worried about past unfair firings, they sought answers from a supportive shift manager. Unfortunately, their fears became reality the next day, when they were fired but asked to work two more hours before leaving.
Feeling hurt and betrayed, the employee questioned if the community center was really as welcoming as it seemed. Adding to their frustration, they had previously asked the company to pay for a week off due to "mismanagement" and turned down promotions without a pay raise and more work.
Sharing their story on Reddit, they hoped for advice and understanding. Many Redditors responded with similar experiences and words of support. The post struck a chord, and the comments were filled with stories of solidarity and tips on handling tough situations. If you want to read the full story from Redditor u/TBMeister and join the conversation in the comments, scroll down below.
Here is OP’s full story:
OP couldn't clock out or access usual features in the work system; later, he finds the status says "terminated," but the manager claims it's a glitch.
Naturally, it raised an eyebrow, so they approached their shift manager, who then dismissed the issue as a system glitch.
Worried about losing their job, the person asks Reddit for help when a glitch in the work system seems to terminate employees, making them suspicious of a possible cover-up.
Redditor being themselves and starting up with running jokes. Start off with this:
And, boy, do others waste no time in getting involved:
Beside all the silly running jokes, some users do raise concerns. This user's comment:
And they do give helpful advice to OP. Like this one:
This one too:
Shortly after, they updated the post, disclosing that they were indeed given the boot:
So I guess it's going to be a sad ending for the OP, but I hope that with all the advice and support from fellow Redditors, he can get back on his feet and find a new career path in no time.
What do you think about what happened? Have you ever found yourself in a similar situation? Share your experiences and join the conversation in the comment section below!