[ryeon]

The bit about holding out pay was a joke to get everyone’s attention. It worked.

It was a joke. We have about a thousand jokes just like it. “If you have time to xyz, you have time to get fired.” It’s a joke about staying focused and not getting distracted.

Saying 'it was a joke' is just a lame-ass excuse for being an insensitive douche bag. Sorry but not sorry.