Imagine getting a message from your boss that’s blunt, direct, and leaves no room for misinterpretation. Now, take it a step further: this message isn’t just a note of disappointment—it’s your official termination notice. That’s exactly what happened when a CEO sent a harsh Slack message to 99 employees, firing them for failing to attend a crucial meeting.
The message, which was shared on Reddit, has sparked a heated debate about leadership, workplace culture, and employee responsibility. Some have sided with the CEO, arguing that discipline is necessary for business success, while others have criticised the brutal way in which he let go of his team.
Dear Team,
This is Baldvin, the CEO.
For those of you who did not show up to the meeting this morning, consider this your official notice: you’re all fired. You failed to do what you agreed to, you failed to complete your part of the contract, and you failed to show up to the meetings you were supposed to attend and work for.
I will cancel all agreements between us. Please return anything you have, sign out of all accounts, and remove yourself from this Slack immediately.
I gave you an opportunity to make your life better, to work hard, and to grow. Yet, you have shown me that you don’t take this seriously. Out of 110 people, only 11 were present this morning. Those 11 get to stay. The rest of you are terminated.
Get the f*** out of my business right now.
Baldvin
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