Businesses often maintain strict guidelines regarding the timing of when deals are announced. Unintended leaks can usually disrupt marketing strategies and potentially provide a competitive edge to rivals. The worker’s post, though likely intended to be informative, was deemed a breach of company protocol.
The former worker continued on his post, explaining the fact that although they were a top performer in their district and had a track record with the most activations in the state, that didn’t stop the company from taking this action. Additionally, this person added that the offer reveal had been done within just two hours of it going live. Needless to say, it seems like a lesson was learned.
Ya.. I shouldn’t have posted at all. Like my wife said. I don’t get paid for marketing. Let the marketing people do their job and I stay out of it.
r/awashbu12 (OP) on Reddit
This situation highlights a few things. First, the outcome clearly shows that companies do check the internet — and especially large forums such as Reddit — to monitor what is being said about them. Second, it goes without saying that one’s identity should be more carefully guarded when posting online — particularly if you do not want to be identified. This former T-Mobile employee just learned that very valuable lesson.
Source: Phone Arena
