Quote by Christopher Hitchens

[He]said something that made it impossible to continue working for him.[The exact words were]You're fired.

[He]said something that made it impossible to continue worki

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The quote implies that the person being spoken to was abruptly dismissed from their job. The phrase "You're fired" suggests a confrontation or disagreement led to this decision. The statement "something that made it impossible to continue working for him" emphasizes the magnitude of the comment, signifying that it not only ended the working relationship but also created an unbearable or untenable situation. It highlights the impact words can have on employment circumstances and the subsequent effect it can have on one's ability to remain in their position.

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