Release discussions are always difficult - for both sides. Why not lighten up the whole thing? A New Zealander registered on Facebook as "Joshua Jack" decided on the ultimate power move - and brought along a clown.
In New Zealand, it is common practice to have a confidant in support of difficult conversations in the job. In Germany, employees usually have a member of the works council for critical discussions with employees.
Jack invested 200 New Zealand Dollars "in the best support I could get" and hired the clown, who knotted animals from balloons during the conversation and pantomimic burst into tears when handing over the letter of termination.
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The New Zealand Herald, who brought the story to the front page, reported that the man, who previously worked for the advertising agency FCB, already has a new job with another advertising agency, DBB. She did not want to comment on personnel development, but confirmed that there are "balloon-related activities" in the company and that they are really scared of clowns.
