Fired by SMS
August 8, 2006
Blue Banana fired Kate Tanner, 21, by SMS. Several senior staff members at Blue Banana, a body-piercing and jewellery shop based in Cardiff, defended the decision.
Full Message:
“Hi katy its alex from the shop. Sorry 2 do this by text but ive been trying to call u + ur phones been switched off. Ive had a meeting with jon + ian and weve reviewed your sales figures and they’re not really up to the level we need. As a result we will not require your services any more. You will receive your last pay packet on friday 28th july. Thank you for your time with us”
It happens worldwide:
- South Korean credit card firm sacks staff via SMS
- Australian traffic controller fired by SMS
- Belgian School Principal Fired by SMS
- Fired by a text message (2001!)
