What made this employee resignation so unique that the company director shared it on social media?

In an age where people are getting creative with how they quit their jobs– through videos, tweets, or even memes– one employee in Singapore took things to a whole new level. Instead of typing out a formal resignation letter, they chose to handwrite their goodbye on… a piece of toilet paper. Yes, you read that right!
The message wasn’t just unusual– it was deeply symbolic. It wasn’t about being quirky or making headlines. It was about being seen. And in a world where many employees feel overlooked and unappreciated, that roll of toilet paper said more than any email ever could.
Resignation with a message that stuck
This now-viral moment was shared by Angela Yeoh, a company director, who posted about the incident on LinkedIn. In her post, she revealed the emotional impact behind the employees’ decision to use toilet paper as their resignation paper.
The handwritten note said:

“I have chosen this type of paper for my resignation as a symbol of how this company has treated me. I quit.” But what really struck a chord was another line that captured the employee’s feelings perfectly: “I felt like toilet paper, used when needed, discarded without a second thought.” Angela admitted that those words stayed with her, and while she didn’t confirm whether the image shared online was the actual piece or a recreation, the message clearly resonated.
When appreciation is missing, people take notice…
Rather than reacting defensively, Angela used the moment to reflect– and she encouraged others to do the same. In her post, she wrote: “Make your employees feel so genuinely appreciated that even when they decide to leave, they walk away with gratitude, not resentment.” Her takeaway was simple but powerful: “Appreciation isn't just a tool for retention. It's a reflection of how much a person is valued, not just for what they do but for who they are.”
Angela ended her post with a reminder for leaders everywhere: “If people leave feeling undervalued, it's time to reflect. Small changes in appreciation have a big impact. Start today.”

The internet had a lot to say
Unsurprisingly, Angela’s post got people talking. It quickly gained attention on LinkedIn, where users flooded the comments with support, stories, and a few debates. One person applauded the bold gesture, saying: “Unique, I respect it. I did something very similar a long while ago.” Others took a more introspective angle. One user shared, “If you feel like the company is making you feel small or unimportant, remember - that's not necessarily a reflection of them, but rather something you need to address within yourself.” Another user highlighted a common issue in many workplaces, writing: “Sometimes, employees leave not because of the company, but because of the middle manager. And very often it is.”