My boss called me on a Saturday to let me know he that due to financial reasons, I was no longer needed effective immediatley. 3 days later, he sends me a text asking about work issues. How do I respond?
07.06.2025 05:00
So sorry, I no longer work for you so can’t answer your questions because I am not employed by that company. You want me to answer anyway? Well, sorry but I charge a consulting fee for what your are asking so you can either sign a contract with me or find someone else to ask. I am the only one with the answers? Oh my, you should have thought of that before firing me because now, the cost is $xxx per question. Go back to work for you? Not happening since X company is in contact with me about working for them (pick your companies biggest rival and put in an application immediately on the first workday so it is true).
Let your former boss sweat but don’t answer any questions from someone without the guts to fire you in person.