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The resignation was shared on LinkedIn by Angela Yeoh, Director at Summit Talent, a Singapore-based talent acquisition firm
The resignation letter was boldly penned on a strip of toilet paper.
A resignation letter written on toilet paper by an employee of a Singapore-based company has gone viral on social media, sparking debate around toxic workplace culture.
The letter, boldly penned on a strip of toilet paper, read: “I have chosen this type of paper for my resignation as a symbol of this company has treated me. I QUIT.”
The resignation was shared on LinkedIn by Angela Yeoh, Director at Summit Talent, a Singapore-based talent acquisition firm. In her now-viral postYeoh did not reveal the identity of the employee, but shared that it was written by a male staff member.
Yeoh’s post began with a powerful quote from the employee, who said: “I felt like toilet paper, used when needed, then discarded without a second thought.”
“These were the exact words that stuck with me when a candidate explained why he was leaving his job,” she wrote, explaining how those words had stayed with her since.
In her post, Yeoh reflected on the importance of appreciation in the workplace: “Make your employees feel so genuinely appreciated that even when they decide to leave, they walk away with gratitude, not resentment. That kind of experience doesn’t speak to a lack of loyalty, it speaks volumes about the company’s culture.”
“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,” the businesswoman added.
Yeoh concluded her post with a call for introspection, writing: “If people leave feeling undervalued, it’s time to reflect. Small changes in appreciation make a big impact. Start today.”
The post quickly gained traction on LinkedIn, drawing hundreds of comments and reactions from users who empathised with the employee’s frustration.
One user wrote: “Well said! Having said that, a company culture may be unhealthy, it is down to the manager to help create a safe and thriving space for the team.”
Another user remarked: “Unique, I respect it. I did something very similar a long while ago.”
One user summed up the feelings of many, commenting: “Your title just hit the nail on the head with my current experience. I should have used toilet paper instead of paper for my resignation letter.”
