Lost My Job Over Some Post-It Notes

I was working as an office assistant in a corporate setting. My boss is known for being pretty strict about deadlines and efficiency. One day, I was running late due to some personal issues and found myself behind on tasks. As a quick fix, I started leaving post-it notes with reminders around my desk for myself, things like 'Send email,' 'Make call,' and 'Follow up with HR.' I thought it would help me manage my time better without causing any real trouble. However, one day my boss walked in while I was stepping out to grab a coffee and saw the notes scattered all over my desk. She immediately freaked out about them being unprofessional and disorganized. The next day, she called me into her office and fired me on the spot. It turns out someone higher up had complained that it looked like I couldn't manage my tasks properly. All because of some silly post-it notes.