As Peter Kiefer pointed out on Insider, the rigid office hierarchies of the Mad Men era have been replaced by open floor plans and a more casual egalitarianism.
Strict adherence to corporate titles is now often frowned upon, and in some instances replaced by whimsical stand-ins. For example, service technicians at Apple retail stores are known as “geniuses” and receptionists at Houghton Mifflin became “directors of first impressions.”
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This new culture is supposed to make it easier to exchange ideas and bring more fun to the workplace. But it can also confuse people’s understanding of relationships, most notably with the higher-ups.
But TikTok user Sophia has recently uploaded a video that serves as a grim reminder of the age-old lesson: your boss is not your friend.
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After spending two years with the company, Sophia handed in her 2 weeks’ notice
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However, her bosses, who she respected, weren’t exactly happy to learn about her decision
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They wanted her to make it a 6 weeks’ notice instead
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Sophia really tried to keep it professional
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But the CEO and COO started blatantly insulting her
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Eventually, they organized an impromptu staff meeting
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And pushed fake narratives about her to everyone
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People were absolutely appalled by the way Sophia was treated
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