Employee reveals how his company ruined his wedding day: 'I am angry...'

An employee recently opened up about the distressing experience of being dismissed from his job on the very day of his wedding. Sharing his ordeal on the subreddit Layoffs, he recounted how what was supposed to be one of the happiest moments of his life turned into an emotional nightmare.

He explained that he had joined a sales role about four months earlier and had been performing exceptionally well since day one. His earnings were promising, and despite the broader economic slowdown, he felt secure because his company’s product was essential for customers to carry out their work. Moreover, his team was expanding, suggesting that the business was growing. Everything in his personal life also seemed to be aligning perfectly—he had just purchased a new apartment, was preparing for his wedding, and was looking forward to celebrating his upcoming birthday surrounded by close friends. But all of that changed on October 6th.

That morning, as he was getting ready for work, his phone buzzed with a message from his manager instructing him to work from home. Surprised by the unusual request, he replied to confirm if everything was fine. Within minutes, the manager responded, asking if he could call him for a quick conversation. When the call came, the shocking news was delivered—he was being let go as part of a company-wide restructuring. The manager explained that the decision had actually been made the previous Friday, but since the employee was on leave for his wedding, he had intentionally delayed informing him so that the celebration would not be ruined.

The blow became even harsher a few hours later when the newlywed discovered that his position had been reposted on LinkedIn, but this time at a reduced salary. The severance offered to him was less than one paycheck, and the company demanded the immediate return of its equipment.

To make matters worse, they offered him the option to retain health insurance coverage until the end of the year—at a steep cost of $600 per month. Expressing his frustration, he wrote that he was angry at how corporations treated their employees as disposable assets, adding that he was tempted to reveal the company’s name publicly but was holding back to avoid jeopardizing future job prospects.

The post resonated deeply with many on Reddit who shared similar experiences of corporate insensitivity. One user mentioned being laid off while on family leave during his father’s cancer surgery. Though it was painful at the time, he later managed to secure a better position at a company with stronger ethics. Another shared that he was terminated while on paid time off, midway through a jog. He described how unemployment took an emotional toll, but support from his spouse helped him remain stable and financially afloat during those months.

Both users extended their empathy and encouragement, advising the newly married employee to lean on his partner for emotional strength and reassurance. They reminded him that while the setback was deeply unfair, enduring such adversity together could ultimately strengthen his marriage and resilience for the challenges ahead.