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October 18, 2018

Ghosting: When workers just disappear

  • While most people do give notice if they intend to leave, ghosting is becoming more common — often among younger employees.
    • By JOYCE M. ROSENBERG
    AP Business Writer

    NEW YORK — All seemed to be going well with Randolph Rice's new receptionist. She asked for more responsibilities and got them, and said she was happy.

    Then, two months into the job at Rice's law office, she didn't show up for work or call in sick. Rice tried to reach her, but got no response. He'd been ghosted: The receptionist ended the work relationship in much the same way many people end romantic associations, without a text, email, or call.


     
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