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Worker asks Elon Musk on Twitter: Have I been fired?

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Re: Worker asks Elon Musk on Twitter: Have I been fired?

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Post by dagmx »

dzhiurgis wrote: post #26
dagmx wrote: post #18

Elon continues to prove what an awful human being he is, devoid of empathy. Why publicly shame the guys disability? What does that gain you? Surely that’s grounds for an unlawful termination suit given that Elon made it about his disability

He publicly apologised few hours ago

He didn’t. He backtracked and used the word “apologize” but there was no apology or recognition of his actual bad behaviour.

Instead he deflected to some hypothetical other person that misled him.

Re: Worker asks Elon Musk on Twitter: Have I been fired?

#32

Post by dzhiurgis »

synu wrote: post #28
dzhiurgis wrote: post #26

Earlier quoted context omitted.

He publicly apologised few hours ago

Well, he said someone misled him and it wasn't actually his fault what he did. I don't know if that rises to apology exactly.

It's never going to be enough for you people isn't it?

Re: Worker asks Elon Musk on Twitter: Have I been fired?

#33

Post by friendlyHornet »

dzhiurgis wrote: post #32
synu wrote: post #28

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Well, he said someone misled him and it wasn't actually his fault what he did. I don't know if that rises to apology exactly.

It's never going to be enough for you people isn't it?

It should not be enough to deflect blame after publicly mocking an employee.

Elon is not a child, he is responsible for his actions.

Re: Worker asks Elon Musk on Twitter: Have I been fired?

#34

Post by dagmx »

dzhiurgis wrote: post #32
synu wrote: post #28

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Well, he said someone misled him and it wasn't actually his fault what he did. I don't know if that rises to apology exactly.

It's never going to be enough for you people isn't it?

“I’m sorry I acted badly” is very different than “I’m sorry someone else misled me”

One doesn’t take on any blame himself and doesn’t acknowledge his bad behaviour.

So yes , this is not enough because it’s just him eating crow while trying to save face. He hasn’t actually apologized for the actual issue.

Re: Worker asks Elon Musk on Twitter: Have I been fired?

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Post by croes »

dzhiurgis wrote: post #32
synu wrote: post #28

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Well, he said someone misled him and it wasn't actually his fault what he did. I don't know if that rises to apology exactly.

It's never going to be enough for you people isn't it?

Because it's a repeating pattern from Musk. Maybe he should learn from past mistakes instead of publicly posting something based on hearsay

Re: Worker asks Elon Musk on Twitter: Have I been fired?

#36

Post by synu »

dzhiurgis wrote: post #32
synu wrote: post #28

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Well, he said someone misled him and it wasn't actually his fault what he did. I don't know if that rises to apology exactly.

It's never going to be enough for you people isn't it?

For me an apology (regardless of who makes it, this is not a special standard I hold just for Elon Musk) is taking responsibility both for the action and then taking steps to help address the consequences. Pointing to how it was someone else's fault is at best a deflection, it doesn't take any responsibility nor try to adress the harm.
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