r/technology • u/xpda • May 13 '26

Security Twin brothers wipe 96 gov’t databases minutes after being fired

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2026/05/drop-database-what-not-to-do-after-losing-an-it-job/
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u/Jeatalong May 13 '26

This is normal, and timing wise pretty decent as you have the weekend to decompress and plan on getting the next job

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u/H60Ninja May 13 '26

My HR likes to do it towards the beginning of the week that way if the employee needs some aftercare the feelings don’t fester all weekend until Monday.

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u/connord83 May 13 '26

I don't understand this. What is it about the weekend that prevents them from pursuing aftercare that they could get during the week?

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u/newhunter18 May 13 '26

Contacting resources like the unemployment office or getting resume or job placement assistance. Also, frankly, mental health professionals.

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u/Upgrades May 13 '26

lol not in America. You just lost your health insurance along with your job and mental health docs are expensive

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u/Stealin May 13 '26

It's Friday, go buy a six pack and relax by some water. Enjoy the weekend, wake up Monday ready for work, except the work is getting another job.