More than a week after the internal scandal at Astronome Inc. made headlines, Kristin Cabot, the company's Human Resources Director at the center of the controversy, has officially submitted her resignation.
However, what’s grabbing public attention today is not just her departure — but CEO Andy Byron’s cold, five-word response that followed.
According to leaked internal communications, Cabot tendered her resignation citing “personal reasons and irreparable reputational harm.” But CEO Andy Byron, whose own name had been linked to the scandal, replied bluntly and without ceremony:
“You should’ve left much earlier.”
The statement was reportedly sent directly to Cabot and later circulated among several senior staff members, causing further shockwaves inside the company.
Byron’s five-word message is now trending across social media platforms, with many users debating whether his words reflect rightful frustration or an inappropriate show of power amid an already sensitive situation.
Insiders say tensions had been building between the CEO and Cabot ever since the incident surfaced — an event that involved leaked footage and allegations of misconduct within the executive ranks.
As of today, Cabot’s resignation has been formally accepted, and the company is expected to announce her replacement soon. No comment has been made by Kristin Cabot herself since her departure.
This story is still developing.