In a surprising turn of events, a seven-year Amazon employee, known as Kendall on TikTok (@thatamazonguyy), revealed that he was fired after posting videos complaining about lifting heavy boxes at an Amazon warehouse
Termination Revelation: Kendall Shares Unfortunate News on TikTok
In one video, Kendall shared the news of his termination, stating, “Hi guys, I have some bad news. Uh, Amazon done fired my dumb***. Seven long years down the drain just like that.” He explained that he made a video about a month prior, urging people to avoid buying heavy items from Amazon because of the physical strain on workers.
Apology and Clarification: Kendall Addresses Controversial Video
Kendall clarified that while most viewers found the video humorous and understood it as an exaggeration, some took offense. He expressed regret if anyone felt offended and emphasized that his intention was not to discriminate but to create a funny video. The video in question, posted on December 6, highlighted his experience picking items at the warehouse, specifically mentioning the prevalence of Fiji water and dog food orders.
Corporate Silence: Amazon Offers No Comment on the Matter
Amazon has not provided a comment on the matter. The incident raises questions about the balance between employee expression on social media and corporate consequences for such expressions, especially when it comes to workplace conditions and criticisms.