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Man Loses Job for Googling Trivial Topics at Work

CosmicTaco · 2024-10-02T23:52:56.165695+05:30

- A 26-year-old UK man, Josh Williams, was fired from his customer service job for spending work hours Googling trivial topics. - He admitted to wasting over 50 hours on such searches, leading to his dismissal in July. - Josh's decision to share his frustrations on TikTok backfired when potential employers recognized him from the viral video. - Despite earning around £450 (Rs 50,000) from his TikToks, Josh faced intense criticism for his lack of professionalism. - He has since found a new job in the food industry, but admits it's not a role he enjoys. Source: [Moneycontrol](https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/trends/man-fired-for-googling-trivial-stuff-on-office-computer-his-searches-included-12834051.html)

A 26-year-old UK man, Josh Williams, was fired from his customer service job for spending work hours Googling trivial topics.
He admitted to wasting over 50 hours on such searches, leading to his dismissal in July.
Josh's decision to share his frustrations on TikTok backfired when potential employers recognized him from the viral video.
Despite earning around £450 (Rs 50,000) from his TikToks, Josh faced intense criticism for his lack of professionalism.
He has since found a new job in the food industry, but admits it's not a role he enjoys.

Source: Moneycontrol