Toilet paper resignation letter shared by Singapore director goes viral

Dubai: A Singapore based woman went viral on social media after she shared an image of an employee’s resignation letter – on toilet paper.

Angela Yeoh, a company director in Singapore, shared a post on her LinkedIn page captioned, “I felt like toilet paper, used when needed, then discarded without a second thought.”

The post, which had an image attached, had a handwritten note from an employee which read, “I have chosen this type of paper for my resignation as a symbol of how this company has treated me. I Quit.”

Yeoh revealed the emotional impact the letter has on her saying, “these were the exact words that stuck with me when a candidate explained why he was leaving his job.”

“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,” she added.

Yeoh went on to mention how appreciating an employee is a reflection of how much a person is valued, “not just for what they do but for who they are.”

“If people leave feeling undervalued, it’s time to reflect. Small changes in appreciation make a big impact. Start today,” she concluded.

Yeoh, however clarified, that the image might have been representational only, and did not confirm if it was the actual note that was submitted.

This post triggered a conversation in the comments, with people completing Yeoh for her advice.

One comment read, “Excellent advice! I retired with mutual positive attitude between myself and the company. Even with a few periods of poor management, I had managers who cared about me and each co-worker. Because of that relationship, employees stayed longer and owned their work.”

Another user commented, “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. Confidence comes from believing in your own worth. When you lack that belief, it’s easy to feel like other are mistreating you.”