[kaustyap]

When company fires such an employee who is innovating and cutting costs, it's like killing golden goose. I am not sure why any employer would think of loosing such valuable asset when in fact they can get more automation done from him.

[_bxg1]

True, if they can convince him or her of that then that could be a third option. On the other hand, the employee did display a willingness to be deceptive. Again, it's all up to the parties involved.