Sweeten the blow
Losing even one employee can be stressful, so imagine the challenge when two colleagues resign at the same time. To soften the blow, they chose to deliver their news with cake, perhaps trying to sweeten the impact of their departure. It’s a creative way to handle a difficult situation.
Furthermore, it is clear that these colleagues have put a significant amount of effort into acquiring the cakes, whether in terms of time or expense. These cakes undoubtedly look delicious and tempting. For anyone in a position of authority, this serves as a reminder to be the kind of leader who inspires such thoughtful and sweet gestures like sharing a cake.
Spoilers!
In 2007, just before the highly anticipated final installment of the Harry Potter book series was released, an astonishing incident took place. Bookstores received their copies for the midnight release, with strict instructions not to open the boxes prematurely. However, a group of defiant Borders employees chose a rather unconventional way to express their dissatisfaction. They recorded a video of themselves reading spoilers from the book and shared it online.
While it’s understandable to feel unhappy in one’s workplace, it raises the question: why spoil the experience for everyone else? Such actions are undoubtedly unwise and inconsiderate. One can only hope that when they look for new job opportunities, they choose not to include this particular episode in their narratives.
