A former director who was laid off nearly a year ago received a surprise request for help from the CEO who fired him.
The CEO reached out to the ex-director as certain company email accounts were still linked to the director's phone number for two-factor authentication.
Despite his bitterness over the termination, the ex-director consulted his lawyer and was advised not to respond to the CEO's request.
This incident highlights the mismanagement of exits and the risks associated with letting go of key personnel without proper transition planning.