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Vacation Ruined: Laid Off via Email Auto-Reply
19 Jul
Summary
- Man learned of layoff through his own email's automated reply.
- His out-of-office message was changed without warning.
- Manager had no prior indication of job risk during a call.
A man has shared his shocking experience of learning about his layoff through his work email's automated reply while on vacation. The 31-year-old discovered his out-of-office message had been altered to state he was no longer employed, with no prior warning.
This situation arose shortly after his manager had requested his participation in a last-minute work call, a request he could not fulfill due to time differences. His manager reportedly encouraged him to continue his holiday, offering no hint of his job security being in jeopardy. He expressed disbelief, citing a recent promotion and positive performance reviews.
As he was still on holiday and due back the following Tuesday, the man sought advice online, feeling shocked and confused. The incident has reignited debates on professional layoff communication, with many criticizing the lack of empathy displayed by the company.
