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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Ziyad Jamal

'My Identical Twin Took My Place At Work So I Could Secretly Go On Vacation'

The Chance twins pulled of a trick so that Ari would be replaced by Noe at her workplace and get time off work. (Credit: chance_twins/Instagram)

In a twist of fate that could only be concocted in the era of social media, the Chance Twins from Canada, with their massively popular 'Chance Twins' TikTok account, have found themselves at the centre of a swirling controversy. Ari and Noe Chance have entertained their 806,000 followers with snapshots of their daily lives, amassing nearly 57 million likes. However, their latest escapade has left Ari in boiling water.

Ari, yearning for a break from the daily grind, found her leave request denied by her employer. Desperate for a getaway, she concocted a daring plan: her identical twin sister, Noe, would stand in for her at work. The hope was that no one at Ari's job would notice the switcheroo.

With an air of confidence, Noe stepped into Ari's shoes, quite literally, and headed off to work, aiming to pull off the impersonation flawlessly. The ruse might have succeeded if not for a now-deleted TikTok video. Noe, perhaps a bit too eager to share the adventure, posted a video detailing their plan. This video, unfortunately, came to the attention of Ari's boss, John, setting off a chain reaction.

The revelation hit hard. Having seen the video, Ari's boss didn't mince words in his email to Ari, a snapshot of which was shared in another TikTok video that has since gone viral with over 260,000 views. John described Ari's actions as "completely unacceptable" and expressed his shock at her blatant disregard for company responsibilities. He pointed out the damage to the company's reputation and the disrespect shown to colleagues who adhered to the rules.

John's email was scathing, highlighting the "shocking level of disregard for protocol and decorum" displayed by Ari. He demanded an immediate explanation and a plan to rectify the situation. Ari was also required to apologise for the "embarrassment and disruption caused."

The email concluded with a stern warning: this was Ari's formal notice, and any repeat of such behaviour would lead to disciplinary action. John clarified that this was serious and that Ari was on thin ice.

The TikTok community had much to say about the incident. While some users felt John's reaction was overblown, with one commenting, "He has way too much emotion in that email," others found humour in the situation, likening John's message to something a bot might write: "Feels like chat GPT wrote this for jealous John."

However, not everyone sided with the twins. Some users agreed with John's standpoint, arguing that Ari's actions were irresponsible. One user succinctly put it: "Honestly, John is right." The debate also touched on broader workplace issues, with some criticising the company's decision to deny Ari time off, suggesting that such policies contribute to employee dissatisfaction.

Adding another layer to the drama, some sceptics questioned the authenticity of the email shared in the viral TikTok. "That clearly isn't a real email," one user stated, while another echoed the sentiment: "There is no exec that would send that."

The Chance Twins have captured the internet's attention, but this episode is a cautionary tale about the consequences of blurring personal exploits with professional obligations. As Ari faces the repercussions of her actions, the world watches, comments, and learns from this uniquely 21st-century debacle.

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