A LinkedIn post by an Indian HR professional has sparked a debate on social media. The post talks about an employee who reportedly resigned just five minutes after receiving their first salary. “Salary credited at 10:00 AM, resignation emailed at 10:05 AM,” the HR professional wrote, highlighting the dismay within the HR and training teams who had spent time onboarding and mentoring the new hire. In the post, the HR professional questioned the ethics behind such a sudden exit. “Let’s talk about professional ethics. The company welcomed you, trusted you, and gave you a platform to grow. And then—five minutes after your first salary hit your account—you walked away. Was that fair? Was it ethical?" she wrote. She further said that last-minute resignations often demonstrate “a lack of intent, maturity, and accountability,” and emphasised the importance of open communication. “If something didn’t feel right: You could’ve spoken up. You could’ve asked for clarity or help. You could’ve made a conscious exit, not a convenient one," she added. She continued that no job is without its challenges, and that true professional growth takes more than just collecting the salary. “No job is 'easy.' Every role takes commitment, patience, and effort. Growth doesn’t come with your first paycheck — it comes with perseverance," she wrote. Concludingly, she urged professionals to take responsibility for their career decisions. “So before pointing fingers at ‘culture’ or ‘role mismatch,’ Pause. Reflect. Communicate. Because in the end, your professionalism is defined not by your post — but by your actions," the post read. Click on the link to view the post The post quickly drew attention, with numerous LinkedIn users sharing their opinions. "Person is not wrong But being Hr you should not post such matters on social media .It clearly shows your immaturity please," a user wrote. Another user sided with the employee, saying, "Ethics? Let’s be clear: salaries are paid for work already done - not for charity, not in advance. If someone resigns after getting paid, it means they fulfilled their obligation for that month. And let’s not forget: there's usually a notice period still to be served. So it's not like the company is being blindsided or shortchanged. If companies want lifelong loyalty, maybe they should issue marriage certificates, not offer letters." "It works both ways, but it’s not balanced. When an employee does this to a company, the company does not usually collapse. However, when a company does this to an employee, a lot of times entire families are brought to the streets. So, please get that into perspective," a third user reacted.
