A businesswoman from Singapore shared an unexpected and honest resignation letter that quickly became viral. The employee who quit compared their work experience to being treated like toilet paper — used and thrown away. This strong statement sparked a conversation online about the importance of workplace culture and appreciation.

“I felt like toilet paper” – employee’s powerful words

Angela Yeoh, Director of a Singapore-based company, posted on LinkedIn about the moment an employee handed in their resignation with brutally honest words. According to Angela, the employee said, “I felt like toilet paper, used when needed and discarded without a second thought.”

Angela wrote, “These were the exact words that stuck with me.” She said the resignation didn’t just sting but left a strong reminder about how important it is to make employees feel valued.

In her post, Angela explained that appreciation in the workplace should not only be seen as a way to retain employees. She wrote, “Appreciation isn’t just a tool for retention. It’s a reflection of how much a person is valued, not just for what they do but for who they are.”

She further said, “Make your employees feel so genuinely appreciated that even when they decide to leave, they walk away with gratitude, not resentment.” Angela added that if people leave the company feeling undervalued, then it’s time for the company to reflect on what went wrong.

Along with her post, Angela shared a picture of a handwritten resignation note written 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.” However, Angela did not confirm whether that note was from her employee or just an example used to highlight the message.

The post received many reactions on LinkedIn. One user wrote, “Unique, I respect it. I did something very similar a long while ago.” Another person said, “If you feel like the company is making you feel small or unimportant, remember – that’s not necessarily a reflection of them, but rather something you need to address within yourself.”

One more user pointed out, “Sometimes, employees leave not because of the company but because of the middle manager. And very often it is.”

 

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