A boss has sparked outrage online after a shocking text exchange with an employee was revealed by popular creator Ben Askins. The boss, who remains unnamed, sent a text to an employee bragging about firing another co-worker, Matt. The conversation unfolded with the boss asking the employee if they had heard about Matt’s firing, to which the employee responded that they hadn’t. The boss then callously revealed that Matt had been fired that morning for being “f–king useless” and for being late to work twice in the same week.
The boss’s text messages showed a lack of empathy and understanding, dismissing valid reasons for lateness, such as a broken-down car, as mere excuses. When the employee questioned how the workload would be managed without Matt, the boss callously replied that they would simply “power through” until a replacement was found.
Ben Askins, the recipient of the text exchange, was stunned by the boss’s behavior, condemning it as “weird bragging” and highlighting the lack of professionalism in the communication. Askins pointed out that firing an employee for legitimate reasons, such as car troubles causing lateness, is unacceptable and that the boss’s actions would likely have negative consequences.
The text exchange shared by Askins on TikTok garnered significant attention, with many viewers expressing shock and disbelief at the boss’s behavior. Some commenters speculated that the boss’s actions were an attempt to instill fear in the remaining employees, while others criticized the lack of confidentiality and trust in the workplace.
Despite some defending the boss’s decision to fire Matt for repeated lateness, others emphasized the importance of fair treatment and understanding individual circumstances. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the impact of communication and leadership style on workplace culture and employee morale.