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Henry fired his best employee for being too old. Ruby was offended at his remark about her age. But Henry dismissed her and offered her a parting gift – a discount certificate for a hearing aid. Ruby’s colleagues stood up for her, saying that she was the backbone of the company. So, sacking her simply because she was a senior was illogical.
That’s when Henry got a brilliant idea. He’d fire every “old” worker and replace them with young, proper, people.
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00:00You are fired!
00:03What?
00:04I said, you are fired!
00:08Wow, you must be deaf as a post.
00:11I heard you, but I don't understand why you're shouting into the loudspeaker and why I'm being fired.
00:20Oh, so you can still hear something.
00:22Well, alright.
00:25Ruby, nothing personal. You're just old.
00:30I want a young, dynamic team, and it's time for you to retire.
00:35You can't do this. I've given this company the best years of my life.
00:40Yeah, I know. And that's why, on behalf of the company, I prepared a farewell bonus for you. Here.
00:47It is my severance. You can't just buy your way out of my firing, whatever the sum may be.
00:58Discount certificate for hearing aids? How dare you?
01:04Oh, Ruby, Ruby, don't be so ungrateful. It's a nice gift for someone your age.
01:09Understand, I'm doing a good deed by making a room for a young and ambitious person.
01:14But I don't think you'd want a retiree to take your child's place.
01:17I'm confident there isn't a job for me and my child.
01:20Maybe, but not here.
01:22So, tomorrow is your last day to hand over things and collect your stuff.
01:26It's the 21st century. How can you just fire someone just because of their age?
01:33Look, I'm already 40, so do I have to worry every day about whether I'm next?
01:40And I am over 42. If you fire Ruby now, you might as well fire all of us.
01:46Yeah, come on guys, don't be so dramatic. Come to work tomorrow and we'll discuss everything, eh?
01:53You can go now.
02:03You say fire everyone. Great idea.
02:18Hey, what brings you all here? You no longer work here.
02:25What? We are fired?
02:28That's right.
02:30But why?
02:31Oh, so you didn't think I wouldn't find a replacement for old-timers like you when you threatened me?
02:37But why do you need new employees if we are handling our duties just fine?
02:41Because they are younger and better than you.
02:45You see? Here's Lily.
02:49Lily graduated in Ivy League University with honors and speaks four languages.
02:56Say something in Spanish.
02:57I'm happy to work for you, Chef.
03:01Very good.
03:03And here's Dave.
03:05Dave became the youngest professor at his university and his personal blog has a million followers, huh?
03:12What about you?
03:16Grandchildren, arthritis, and a reading club for retirees?
03:20All your best achievements are already behind you.
03:24And here's the new gem of our office.
03:26Nina, young, beautiful, has three degrees and has worked for international companies around the world.
03:40Impressive, isn't it?
03:42So, the company no longer need your services.
03:45And what about the presentation for Mr. Mason? Who will prepare it and conduct it?
03:51Dave, Lily, the presentation is on you.
03:55And you, come to my office at the coffee and I'll share with you secrets for a successful public speaking.
04:01I'm pretty sure this presentation is going to be unforgettable.
04:21Thank you for your attention.
04:28Good job. You did well.
04:30Henry, initially I was skeptical when you said that you fire oldest in place.
04:45But now I see how effective your strategy is.
04:53Thank you, sir.
04:55So, I decided to follow your example and fire one more person.
05:01So, you know, because his age will just drag us down.
05:05Great idea, sir. Who are we talking about?
05:11You?
05:15Me?
05:18Why?
05:20Sir, sir, listen, I'm only 35.
05:23Only?
05:24Yeah.
05:25Don't you mean already 35?
05:27Because now you're the oldest one in your youngest team.
05:30But I'm a good specialist in my field.
05:32You?
05:33Yeah.
05:34Do you even have title of professor?
05:39No.
05:40Do you speak Spanish?
05:41No.
05:42So, you see, you really can't do anything.
05:44No, no.
05:45Sir, please.
05:46Please, don't fire me.
05:47Please, sir.
05:48I'm begging you.
05:49Don't fire me.
05:50Please, please, sir.
05:51Come down.
05:52This work is my entire life.
05:53I can work on part with others.
05:55Let me escort you to the exit.
05:57No, no, please, sir.
05:58Just wait.
06:00Mr. Mason.
06:02Mr. Mason, please.
06:04Mr. Mason.
06:06Mr. Mason.
06:07Happy retirement!
06:10What are you all doing here?
06:13I fired you.
06:14They are working here, Henry.
06:16What about young employees I hired?
06:18You mean my daughter and her friends?
06:20Sorry, Henry.
06:21You've been pranked.
06:23What happened, Happy?
06:28Your daughter?
06:31What does it mean?
06:32And what about their test assignments and resumes?
06:35They even prepared the presentation.
06:37Kate Orson and I did it all.
06:40So that means I don't have a young team.
06:43So I don't need to be fired.
06:44Mr. Mason, did you hear that?
06:45Not only did I hear it, I was also involved.
06:50Ruby told me yesterday how brazenly you fired her.
06:53All this time, it was just a prank?
07:02I'd say it wasn't a prank, but a lesson, Henry.
07:06You can't just fire good employees because of their age.
07:10I hope you understand it now, having found yourself in the police.
07:18I acted poorly.
07:20Please forgive me, please.
07:23I fully deserve to be fired.
07:28Okay, speaking of firing.
07:30Henry, I'll give you a second chance.
07:34Really?
07:35Yes, but under Ruby's leadership.
07:39Do you agree to that?
07:40I agree to that.
07:48Gladly.
07:49Because it turns out there's quite a few things I can learn from her.
07:52Then welcome on the board.