Texas Real Estate Agent Fired After Boss Sends Late-Night ‘Drunk’ Text Saying She’s Been Let Go

EAST TEXAS — A Texas real estate agent says she was abruptly fired from her job after receiving a late-night text from her boss, which she believes was sent while they were intoxicated. The message, sent just before 10:40 p.m. on a Saturday night, told her not to come into work the following Monday and that she was being let go.

Late-Night Message Leads to Sudden Termination

According to the New York Post, the employee, identified as Kristin McCarley, shared the now-viral story on TikTok, where she showed the single text message that ended her employment. The message read:

“Do not come in Monday. I’ve made changes to the office. I have to let you go.”

McCarley said the unexpected message came out of nowhere and left her shocked. “I was just sitting there, and my phone buzzed,” she said. “It wasn’t even during work hours — it was almost 11 p.m. on a weekend.”

The TikTok post quickly gained attention, with viewers expressing disbelief that such an important decision was handled so casually — and through what McCarley described as a “drunk text.”

Social Media Reaction and Public Outcry

Many users online voiced support for McCarley, calling the situation unprofessional and insensitive. Some pointed out spelling errors in the text, where the word “made” appeared as “mage,” which she took as further evidence her boss was not sober at the time.

“I can’t imagine being fired over a message like that,” one commenter wrote. “It’s disrespectful, especially for a single mom trying to make a living.”

Others criticized the lack of workplace boundaries, arguing that important employment decisions should always be handled formally and in person, not through casual after-hours messages.

Company Response and Aftermath

The employer has not been publicly named, and no formal statement has been issued addressing the incident. McCarley has not revealed whether she plans to pursue legal action but said the experience left her determined to find a company that values professionalism and respect.

Despite the unexpected firing, she told followers she remains optimistic about her career, saying the incident “may have been a blessing in disguise.”

The story continues to circulate widely across social media, sparking renewed conversations about workplace communication etiquette and the growing trend of employees learning about major job changes through text messages.

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