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Tifu By Joking About The Ceo's Baldness And Getting Fired For It

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So, this happened today, and I still can't believe it. Our CEO, who usually works from a different location, visited our office. Now, to give some context—he's completely bald, and I've been dealing with a receding hairline for a while now. It's something I've come to accept, and I often joke about it with my friends and coworkers.

Anyway, when the CEO arrived, he was accompanied by my direct superior, the main coordinator of our department. I was introduced to the CEO, and in a moment of what I thought was lighthearted humor, I decided to make a little joke. I casually said, "I’ll be the same as you soon." He looked at me a bit confused and asked, "The same as me how?" Without missing a beat, I replied, "Bald."

There was this awkward silence that followed. My superior's face immediately changed, and the CEO just stared at me for a second, then gave an awkward chuckle before moving on. I thought maybe it wasn’t a big deal. Fast forward a few hours, I get called into my boss’s office. Long story short, I was informed that my comment was inappropriate and unprofessional, and it didn't align with the company’s values of respect and workplace decorum. Before I knew it, I was being let go.

Now, looking back, I can see how it might have been taken the wrong way, but at the time, it genuinely felt like an innocent, self-deprecating joke. I guess I underestimated how seriously some people take these things, especially when they're at the top. Lesson learned: maybe don't joke about the boss’s appearance, no matter how relatable you think it is.

Was it worth it? YES! funny af. Would I do it again? Probably yes.

TL;DR: Met the bald CEO, joked about my own receding hairline, got fired.

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