Key Takeaways
- Her termination was due to offensive personal views she expressed online.
- Some users supported Bidadoo’s decision, stating it was a consequence of her actions.
- Martinson had worked as an inside sales employee at Bidadoo from early January 2025.
April Martinson, an employee at Bidadoo in Kent, Washington, was recently fired on January 28, 2025.
Her termination came after she expressed offensive personal views online.
On TikTok, under the account @hot_take_melody, she referred to Mexican people as “sub-human,” a statement that ultimately led to her firing.
Following the incident, her TikTok and Twitter (@melody_1776) profiles were deleted.
This sparked reactions from users on X (formerly Twitter). One user posted, expressing frustration:
A woman named April Martinson was fired from her job @bidadoo after posting on TikTok that she does not pity the people crying about their illegal alien spouses being deported. She did not mention the company she works for. Did not represent them in any fashion. https://t.co/4PDSmOiF3H
— John Curtis (@Johnmcurtis) January 28, 2025
After the news of her firing, many expressed their opinions. One comment reads:
That’s awesome. Consequences of her actions. Free speech and the free market. Capitalism baby!
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Another added:
being hired by them means that yes, you do represent them online! every post is reflected back onto your employer because they are actively keeping you hired. you go full blown fascist on tiktok? your company is more than justified in booting you. that’s called real life bud
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A third person wrote:
You forgot to mention she called them sub-human. She got what she deserved. Actions have consequences
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Another user on X tweeted:
Hey April Martinson…..glad you got fired, you miserable piece of shit. Trust me, I am not the only one having a good chuckle over you misery. Happy trails. bitch. Kiss, Kiss.
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This incident has sparked a debate about the boundaries of free speech, online behavior, and employees’ responsibilities in representing their companies.
Bidadoo Auctions, launched in 2003, is the largest and most reputable online auction platform for used construction machinery, rental vehicles, and capital assets.
Martinson had been working in the position of inside sales since earlier in January 2025.
Her now-deleted LinkedIn profile highlighted her roles as a veterinarian assistant and home care provider.
The controversy surrounding April Martinson’s firing has ignited ongoing discussions about the intersection of personal views and professional responsibility.
As a result, Martinson was fired from her position at Bidadoo, highlighting the potential consequences of online behavior on one’s career.
In Case You Didn’t Know
- April Martinson holds American nationality.
