The Dangers Of Two Week's Notice: How They Costed One Worker Their Job

While the truth behind this post may have some dubiousness, let's be honest—just like with anything you read online, there's often an element of uncertainty. Nevertheless, this thread managed to spark an important fervor of discussion surrounding a topic that I genuinely believe deserves attention: the extent to which we owe our employers information about our personal lives. When it comes to taking a sick day or making the decision to leave a job, do they really need to know the nitty-gritty details? In my view, the answer is a resounding no. Your employer should only be privy to information that directly affects their operations—nothing more, nothing less. Whether you're taking a day off or departing from your position permanently, it should be a straightforward matter.

As the OP in question narrates, they claim that their employer orchestrated the cancellation of a coworker's new job position by getting in touch with the new employer during the extended notice period. The coworker was abruptly terminated on the spot once a replacement for their position was found. Now, this might sound like quite a tall tale, but let's face it—stranger things have indeed happened in the world of work. Read on for the details.

Here is OP’s full story:

It started when a top employee gave two weeks' notice and accepted a new job, but it backfired as her company didn't handle the situation well.

After putting in her two weeks' notice and receiving a farewell party, the employee was unexpectedly fired the next day, losing both job opportunities.

Shocked by the situation, OP decided to give her two cents on how to resign your job.

The story raises concerns about potential defamation and interference with a contract, suggesting that a lawsuit might be warranted. However, it's important to consider that the veracity of the story is uncertain. As one user commented:

Or one even commented (which a lot of people agreed with):

This redditor suspects that there's more to the story than meets the eye.

To which this user agrees and replies:

And lastly, this user commented: