Manager Forgetting How to Manage

Out of the Blue

The situation described here is indeed unusual, with several peculiar aspects. First, asking an employee fired to train their replacement is an unconventional practice. Typically, this responsibility falls on departing employees who leave voluntarily or complete their notice periods. Secondly, the fact that this request came two years after the individual’s termination adds an even stranger element to the story.

While training replacements are common in many workplaces, they should be handled carefully and within a reasonable timeframe. Two years later, the request seems highly impractical and raises questions about the management’s expectations and communication practices.