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This is life with Nthabi Nhlapo | Bye. LOL. Two-word resignation letter goes viral, but is it funny?

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Resigning in an 'epic' way may not always be a good idea, writes the author. Photo: Getty Images
Resigning in an 'epic' way may not always be a good idea, writes the author. Photo: Getty Images

An Australian worker has made headlines after supposedly handing in a two-word resignation which just said, "Bye lol". It may sound like an "epic" thing to do but Nthabi Nhlapo warns you also have to think about whether it is worth burning bridges.

A social media user has gone viral after sharing a TikTok video of himself printing out a resignation letter that some described as "epic" because it was only two words long. All it said was: "Bye lol." 

I've got to be honest. The post is hilarious. And it's just the thing that social media loves. But the issue with social media and the internet is people cannot always tell when something is made for laughs or if it's real. And often, people internalise and mimic these viral posts with dire consequences, such as in the case of deadly viral challenges.

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