A UK-based Nigerian man has been sacked after he confided in his friend that he sleeps during his night shift at work, an action that later led to unforeseen consequences.
The incident was shared on X, formerly known as Twitter, by a user identified as Valvex. According to him, the man told his friend about his habit of sleeping during work hours, believing he was sharing in confidence. However, the situation took a dramatic turn when the friend reportedly informed the company about this revelation.
Following the tip-off, the company’s manager decided to investigate and unexpectedly visited the workplace during the night shift. To the manager’s dismay, he caught the man sleeping on duty, confirming the allegations. This incident ultimately resulted in the employee’s dismissal.
The situation has sparked widespread debate on social media, with users expressing mixed opinions about who is at fault. While some blame the sacked man for his lack of discretion, others criticize the friend for betraying his trust by reporting him to his employer.
One user, Mbawuike Daniel, shared his thoughts, saying, “So people can’t confide in their friends anymore. I see people saying he is a talkative. He didn’t tell a bunch of people, he told his friend, and his friend called the company. Come on, why are you not seeing how crazy his friend is?”
Another netizen, Greentutorsng, advised caution, stating, “As funny as this might be, you don’t have to tell everyone everything. Silence is golden.”
Conversely, some users sided with the friend, defending his actions. Princebettingtips wrote, “That’s a true friend who wants the growth of the company. You don’t get to sleep on duty. What if it’s a security job or something? If you can’t do a job, don’t accept it. There’s no sympathy in business.”
This event continues to stir conversations online, with many discussing themes of workplace ethics, loyalty among friends, and the importance of maintaining professional conduct.
