A popular television meteorologist has gone viral for posting a video about being made redundant.
Kelly Bates, a weatherman from ABC6 in Providence, Rhode Island, shared in a video on Thursday that she, along with several colleagues, had been laid off following a company takeover.
In the video posted on Facebook, Massachusetts native Kelly mentioned her job search and portrayed herself as ‘dedicated and loyal.’
‘So, it happened again,’ she said. ‘It happened again.’
Struggling to hold back tears, Kelly shared, ‘Our station was just acquired by the company I previously worked for. The parent company deemed my role redundant and decided I had to go.’
‘So, no tears this time. I know what to expect with this company.’
She added, ‘But if anyone needs an effective communicator, a person who crafts great homemade bracelets, and is dedicated, loyal, and hardworking, please reach out to me, as I’m in need of a job.’
Captioning the post, she wrote: ‘Good grief! It happened again!! A number of us ABC6 folks are now looking for work.
Kelly Bates presented the weather on ABC6 in Providence, Rhode Island
She took the internet by storm after revealing in a video clip that she had been laid off
‘If a resume crosses your desk from someone at ABC6, do yourself a favor and hire them. They are the finest humans I have worked with.
‘They are resourceful beyond measure and dedicated to excellence. They are magic makers who can make so much happen with so little.
‘It was an honor to work with them. It was a gift and a blessing to be part of the team.’
Kelly joined ABC6 in June 2022 after previously working for NBC10, where she had worked for 17 years.
She left NBC10 after a supposed contract dispute.
Before then, Kelly had worked at ABC6, hired there as a weekend night meteorologist in 2000.
On Friday morning, it was revealed that Sinclair Inc., the parent company of Rhode Island’s NBC10 (WJAR), is assuming control over the infrastructure and operations of competitor station, ABC6.
Kelly lost her job due to the new agreement.
‘If anyone needs an effective communicator, a person who crafts great homemade bracelets, and is dedicated, loyal, and hardworking, please reach out to me,’ she expressed.
Kelly joined ABC6 in June 2022 after previously working for NBC10
Her announcement ignited a wave of support from outraged fans.
Taking to the comments, one said: ‘Maybe a boycott of both stations [is] in order.’
‘This is a disgrace,’ said another. ‘I’m so so sorry Kelly.’
‘This is outrageous,’ added a third. ‘Out of all the meteorologist, you are the only one I trust.
‘Experience and knowledge and trust apparently doesn’t matter. I need to win the lottery so that I can hire you as my personal meteorologist! I’m so sorry this has happened again.’
A fourth added: ‘So sorry, Kelly. That company is despicable! I know you will land on your feet again. You deserve better!’
