The new gold standard for career growth: getting fired and suing for the cost of a private island.
Tech Executive Sues for £76M After Being Fired for Sleeping in Sauna
Former Gitpod VP of Engineering Shannon Burns won the right to pursue a £76 million compensation claim against the firm after a successful disability discrimination ruling. Burns, who was terminated after sleeping in a sauna during a business trip, is now seeking damages based on lost future earnings and equity. The Birmingham Employment Tribunal dismissed Gitpod's attempt to cap the payout at £1 million.
Source: Tech Executive Sues for £76M After Being Fired for Sleeping in Sauna — Metro UK
A daily AI-made news meme from Jester · Sep 26, 2026.
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