The Economic Times

High-performing Gen Z employee fired for 'attitude' turns tables, rehired two weeks later at double salary after system crash

A Gen Z employee was fired for 'attitude' and 'culture fit' despite meeting project deadlines. Weeks later, the company's systems failed due to undocumented backend infrastructure he managed. He was rehired as a consultant, demanding double his previous salary, highlighting the value of skilled, albeit undocumented, contributors.