Employee Pens Resignation Letter On Toilet Paper To Highlight Poor Treatment
The headhunter told SAYS that she is grateful to candidates who trust her with their stories.
Cover image via A headhunter in Singapore has gone viral after posting an employee's resignation letter, which was written on a sheet of toilet paper
In a LinkedIn post published last week, Angela Yeoh shared that the employee resigned using this method to reflect the treatment they received at the organisation.
Neither the employee nor the employer was named in the post.
"I have chosen this type of paper (toilet paper) for my resignation as a symbol of how this company has treated me. I quit," read the letter.
Speaking to Yeoh, the employee explained that they felt disposable as an employee, saying, "I felt like toilet paper: used when needed, then discarded without a second thought."
Image via Angela Yeoh (LinkedIn)
Yeoh said the employee's words struck a chord with her, emphasising the importance of fostering a culture of appreciation within an organisation
She remarked, "Make your employees feel so genuinely appreciated that even when they choose to leave, they part ways with gratitude instead of resentment. Such an experience doesn't reflect a lack of loyalty but speaks volumes about the company's culture."
She stressed that appreciation is more than just a retention tool — it is a reflection of how much an individual is valued, not only for their contributions but for who they are as a person.
Yeoh added that when employees leave feeling undervalued, it is an indicator for organisations to pause and reflect.
"Even small gestures of appreciation can create a ripple effect of positive change," she noted.
At the time of writing, the post has garnered over over 13,600 likes
Many LinkedIn users resonated with Yeoh's post, prompting some to share their own experiences of being undervalued by former employers.
SAYS contacted Yeoh for details about the employee, but she declined to share any information, citing confidentiality.
"My LinkedIn posts reflect experiences from both perspectives because I strongly believe that genuine cultural alignment makes workplaces much more fulfilling for everyone involved.
"I'm truly grateful to the candidates who trust me with their stories," said the Summit Talent headhunter.
