A traveling supervisor for a cable and construction company has sparked widespread discussion on social media after sharing a troubling resignation experience. Posting on Reddit, the employee claimed that after submitting their two-week notice, the company refused to cover the cost of their return flight, leaving them stranded at a remote assignment location.
The supervisor, who had been with the company for three years, detailed their journey from starting at a small firm to seeing it acquired by a corporate giant. The acquisition reportedly led to mass layoffs and diminished support for remaining employees. Despite adhering to professional norms by providing notice before resigning, the company informed the employee that their return trip expenses would not be covered, a decision that left them frustrated and stranded.
“I thought giving my two weeks would make a nice bridge in case they ever changed policies, ever became better, but after this, I hope the company goes belly up,” the employee wrote in the post.
The Redditor concluded their post with a stern warning to others in similar roles: “DO NOT PUT YOUR TWO WEEKS IN. These corporations don’t give a f*** about you,” highlighting the lack of loyalty and support workers often encounter in corporate environments.
The post, shared a few days ago, has since gone viral, amassing over 3.9 upvotes and generating a heated debate in the comments section. While some users empathized with the employee’s predicament, others criticized their decision to quit while still on the road.
“They’ve decided since you gave two weeks’ notice that they’re not paying for your return voyage? You’re still an employee for two more weeks. Call an employment lawyer and HR. Tell HR you’re going to sue if they don’t bring you home,” one commenter suggested.
Others pointed out the risks of giving notice while away from home. “Never give notice until you’re back home. When your two weeks ends, you’re no longer an employee. Companies don’t purchase plane tickets for former employees,” one user wrote.
A third commenter took a more nuanced stance, stressing the importance of not burning bridges in the industry: “I would never NOT give notice before leaving. Down the road, I may want to apply to another company where former coworkers might vouch for me.”
The story has reignited discussions about resignation protocols, worker rights, and the sometimes adversarial dynamics between employees and corporations. It serves as a reminder to carefully consider potential repercussions before resigning, especially in remote or precarious work conditions.
