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Saskia Calliste
Topics: Life, Jobs, World News, Social Media
A Singapore recruitment worker has gone viral after sharing her client's resignation letter from their old job, which they wrote on some toilet roll.
Calling it a letter might be a bit generous actually, as it was more a 22-word response that couldn't have been more direct if the author had tried.
We've all had days where we think about packing in our jobs, calling it quits, and telling our bosses to stick it where the sun doesn't shine. Most of the time we move past the urge to runaway and simply take comfort in complaining about the same people to our most trusted co-workers.
Well, this story doesn't quite go that way.
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Angela Yeoh, the director of a company in Singapore, has recently gone viral for sharing this bizarre story of an employee who quit because they 'felt discarded and undervalued, like toilet paper.'
How bad could it have been?
Yeoh shared details of the incident on LinkedIn and reflected on how the words stuck with her.
"These were the exact words that stuck with me," she said. "The note didn't just sting, it left her with a lasting reminder of how much workplace culture matters.
"Make your employees feel so genuinely appreciated that even when they decide to leave, they walk away with gratitude, not resentment.
"That kind of experience doesn't speak to a lack of loyalty, it speaks volumes about the company's culture."
Going into more detail about employers should treat their staff - take note everyone - she continued: "Appreciation isn't just a tool for retention. It's a reflection of how much a person is valued, not just for what they do but for who they are.
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"If people leave feeling undervalued, it's time to reflect. Small changes in appreciation have a big impact. Start today."
Wondering what the exact words were scrawled on the note? Well, Yeoh shared a picture of that too.
It read: "I have chosen this type of paper for my resignation as a symbol of how this company has treated me. I quit."
People took to the comments to share their thoughts on the matter, with one writing: "Unique, I respect it. I did something very similar a long while ago."
"If you feel like the company is making you feel small or unimportant, remember - that's not necessarily a reflection of them, but rather something you need to address within yourself," added another.
"Confidence comes from believing in your own worth. When you lack that belief, it's easy to feel like others are mistreating you."
And a final user said: "Sometimes, employees leave not because of the company, but because of the middle manager. And very often it is."