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Staff reveal the quickest ways co-workers have been fired

When joining a company, new starters are usually on their best behaviour and want to demonstrate high levels of professionalism to their teammates, especially at the start of their tenure.

Yet, it seems that not all employees have kept it professional, either on their first day or in the first few months of their new role. And this has resulted in some reportedly being let go very quickly.

A recent BuzzFeed article shared details of several occasions in which people have witnessed co-workers getting fired speedily.

In a Reddit thread, user Bartertownbeer, asked the question: “What is the fastest you have ever seen a new co-worker get fired?”

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