A Kenyan man has sparked reactions online after sharing a tense exchange with their Human Resources manager following an unexpected resignation.
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In a post on X, the employee revealed that they woke up to what they described as a “frustrating conversation” with HR after sending a resignation message via WhatsApp before blocking the manager.
“I’ve woken up to a frustrating conversation with my HR. After sending my resignation message, I blocked her, but instead she’s calling me arrogant and unprofessional,” the user wrote, adding crying and heartbreak emojis.
Screenshots shared alongside the post show the employee informing their manager that they had “officially resigned permanently” and would not be reporting to work. In the message, the worker cited burnout, joking that their “soul refused overtime and HR cannot negotiate with it.”
The employee further stated that they had chosen to pursue something that did not require them to “mentally restart every morning.”
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HR manager unimpressed with employee’s conduct
The HR manager appeared unimpressed by the approach, responding that resignations should be submitted several weeks in advance and through proper channels.
“That’s not just disrespectful, it’s incredibly unprofessional,” the manager wrote.
In a follow-up message, the employee maintained that they would not be returning to work, citing excessive overtime and a lack of compensation.
The conversation escalated when the HR manager accused the employee of violating the terms of their employment contract. According to the messages, the company planned to deduct 50% of the salary earned during the month and pay out the remaining balance.
The manager also described the employee’s conduct as “arrogant and unprofessional,” saying it was disappointing that the situation had ended that way.
Kenyans react to employee-HR exchange
The post quickly drew attention online, with many social media users weighing in on whether the employee’s actions amounted to standing up for their mental health or abandoning workplace professionalism.
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Others argued that while burnout is a genuine concern, employees should still follow formal resignation procedures to avoid legal and financial complications.
The viral exchange has reignited conversations about toxic workplace cultures, unpaid overtime, employee burnout and the importance of maintaining professionalism even when leaving a job.
Source: NGBREAKINGNEWS
