What would you do if your manager replied to your resignation with a «thumbs up?»

Emojis are wonderful things. What did we do before we had them? How did we express emotion over text or lighten the mood? I’m a huge fan of peppering in emojis where I see fit. The right one takes a good text to a great text. They can also be useful at work. A quick thumbs up is a great way to acknowledge a message without having to respond. It’s efficient and zippy. In a lot of workplaces, it’s an acceptable way to communicate. But there is a time and a place for emojis, and this situation was not one of them. This situation called for a bit of professionalism, which seemed to be lacking on this day. 

When you resign from a job, you’re probably putting a lot of thought into it. You’re making sure that you leave on good terms so that you can use them as a reference. You’re poring over your resignation letter, making sure it says what you need it to say. You’re wondering how it’s going to be received, and you’re making plans for your exit. You’re approaching it how you should, and making sure all your boxes are ticked off. But then your manager decided to burn a bridge. You can’t help it when this happens, but you can complain about it. And that’s what this employee wanted to do.