'Boss doesn't like my new email address': Newly-fired remote worker creates petty email address to taunt ex-boss

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Remy Millisky • Writer and Editor
Mar 27, 2024 5:00 PM EDT

This person unlocked a whole new level of taunting---and the person they're taunting is their ex-boss. 

No matter the circumstances, being fired from a job always stings. For the boss, it's as easy as letting an employee go, and never seeing them again. There are no consequences to deal with for higher-ups! But for an employee, it means suddenly not knowing if you can pay rent this month or afford to buy groceries. It sends an employee's life into a tailspin, and no one else is held accountable for it. 

This worker, u/I_am_a_rob0t, writes that after their company went through a reorganization, the writing was on the wall. They got passed around between bosses until the company could find a reason to officially terminate their employment. Businesses love to save a few bucks by firing people "for cause" so they won't have to provide severance pay. It's just another reason workers in this country aren't appreciated in the workforce. 

Check out this person's tale of the pettiest email-based revenge ever. Then, read about the world's worst wedding meals, like one person who likened the grub to an "elementary school lunch." 

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    I got fired, boss doesn't like my new email address
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    This is still fresh in my mind (and somewhat painful) but I'm trying to make the best of it. Hopefully you'll get a kick out of it too.
    via u/I_am_a_rob0t
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    I was recently fired from my job. The company has gone through a couple of re-orgs and several other tenured people were let go with decent severance packages.
    via u/I_am_a_rob0t
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    I was not let go, just bounced around from boss to boss, although my actual job responsibilities never changed.
    via u/I_am_a_rob0t
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    Last week, out of nowhere, my most recent boss scheduled a meeting with me (and HR). I knew what was up and immediately started to prepare.
    via u/I_am_a_rob0t
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    Sure enough, during that meeting, I was notified that that day would be my last. as an employee. I was told that I had been "slow" in responding to emails (with no examples) and had failed to meet expectations set by my new boss (again, without examples). I was terminated "for cause" and would not get any severance.
    via u/I_am_a_rob0t
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    As a remote employee, I was directed to provide the company with an email address they could use to send me paperwork and instructions for returning company property.
    via u/I_am_a_rob0t
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    I had already set up a personal email to use for this purpose. I quickly spelled it out for them as follows: [bosses name, spelled with numbers and special characters]_isaSeeUNtee@g m***.com
    via u/I_am_a_rob0t
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    I had the HR rep read it back to me to ensure it was correct. Since then, they have sent. me a few emails and I always respond with more questions to continue the conversation and copy my former boss to make sure they see what my email address is.
    via u/I_am_a_rob0t
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    I actually laugh out loud when I get to call my former boss a SeeUNtee
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    MtnDream sounds like a case for unfair dismissal
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    chartyourway. assuming the US, and if so, almost every state lacks protection against firing employees at the employer's whim
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    ro4sho So you made that email address but are not doing anything about the unfair dismissal? Not really the petty revenge you need I guess.
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    Comfortable_Bear_6 43 I'd be sure to ask them for the examples of your "slow to respond to emails" and failing to "meet expectations". I love, love your email address. Hahaha
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    agent_smith_3012. You could probably try and contest the "fired for cause" severance withholding if you have documentation of everything
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