Mr Frost,

We thank you for your service to the organization. But you knew this day would come. Your work ethic no longer matches the direction of the company. You understand. We are hereby releasing you from your service. If you need two weeks to put your files in order, we’d of course understand; but you should know we’d just prefer if you left quietly right now.

Your replacement is very eager to get started. You’ve probably seen her around. Yes she’s that cheerful charming young lady, the one who was spying your work station the other day. She comes very much recommended and she has much experience in client relations. We expect great things from her. Which is not to say that your loyal service was not entirely appreciated. Still, you’ll forgive us if there is no going away party. But you know, Jack: “forward-looking.”

Our current initiatives – to grow the company, to revitalize the organization, to promote a happier more cheerful place to work – is just not suited to your, your um, skill sets.

If you need a reference we will be happy to provide you with one, of course; but perhaps, Jack, you should hold off for a few months. Now, as I said, if you need two weeks, by all means; but I could get a security guard and the movers to help you out of the building right now. And I’m sure that Ms. Easter could take over your work load without too much difficulty, hm?

SS