In an unusual act of protest, an employee reportedly submitted the resignation on a piece of toilet paper — leaving social media users stunned and sparking conversations on workplace culture.
The incident was brought to light by Angela Yeoh, a Singapore-based businesswoman and company director, who shared the story in a LinkedIn post. Alongside a photo of the handwritten resignation note on toilet paper, Yeoh recounted the striking words that accompanied the resignation.
The note stated that the employee felt like toilet paper — used when needed and discarded without a second thought — a line that Yeoh said had stayed with her.
Angela shared a photo of a handwritten resignation not on a piece of toilet paper. The note read: “I have chosen this type of paper for my resignation as a symbol of how this company has treated me. I quit.”
While Yeoh did not confirm whether the image was genuine or merely representational, the symbolism behind the gesture resonated with many online.
The post quickly gained traction, with hundreds of reactions and comments from users sharing their thoughts on toxic workplaces and emotional burnout. One comment read, “Sometimes, employees leave not because of the company but because of the middle manager.”
The story has sparked widespread discussion about how employees are treated and the importance of empathy and communication in leadership. Whether symbolic or real, the toilet paper resignation has flushed out deeper issues in corporate culture.
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