Man exposes employers’ plan to sack deceased colleague for absence from work

A Nigerian man has ignited a wave of reactions on social media after sharing the shocking story of how his employer was preparing to fire a colleague, unaware that the employee had tragically passed away just two days earlier.

In a post shared on X (formerly known as Twitter), the man explained that his colleague’s absence had led the company to initiate dismissal plans, not knowing that he had died. The post, which quickly gained attention, highlighted the disconnect between the deceased employee’s personal tragedy and the employer’s swift move to terminate his contract.

He wrote, “A colleague at work passed away two days ago, and they were about to sack him for not showing up today. These jobs do not care about you, prioritize yourself!”

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The post struck a chord with many users, leading to an outpouring of reactions in the comment section. Many expressed shock at how little regard some employers have for their workers’ well-being, while others echoed the sentiment that individuals should prioritize their personal lives and health over work.

Read some netizens’ reactions below;

@dhaboy01: “I wonder how they’ll feel knowing about his demise.”

@Acedouglas1: “They didn’t try to reach him to know why? I don’t want to believe this is real.”

@tweetsbyzyl: “They don’t care about you at work, take care of yourself.”

@kolawolesheri14: “Tbh if I am part of your employees,I will confront the HR and the manager…That’s like a eyes opener.”

@Pappyleeh25: “They don’t care that’s why I laugh when some dey do overdo At work place.”