New Delhi, June 1 -- Nearly a year after being laid off, a former director was surprised to receive an unexpected email from the CEO of their previous company - a message that has since sparked a wave of online discussion.

"The company that laid me off last summer reached out," the former employee wrote in a post that has gained attention. They explained they had been working as a director at a smaller company which was later acquired. "We were acquired and then as part of the restructure I had a new CEO, who laid me off after a year despite hitting my goals," the post continued.Read | 18-year-old gets fired for wearing sports shoes at work; company slapped with Rs.31 lakh fine

The ex-employee, who said they had been out of the role for...