HR called to tell me that Saji, a new employee who had stopped showing up, had quit through a resignation service. I was furious that young workers these days could not even resign for themselves. Then an envelope marked “Resignation Letter Enclosed” arrived on my desk. Inside was the letter—and another sheet scrawled with the words, “Your wife was incredible.” My wife, also my coworker, still had not returned from her appointment. In a panic, I bolted out of the office...