- TikTok creator @deniztalks says he lost a new sales job after refusing to delete his account, which has nearly 535,000 followers.
- Deniz says an HR manager considered his TikTok presence a liability and told him, “You don’t have the job.”
- The Daily Dot could not independently verify Deniz’s account of the hiring process or the reason the position was withdrawn.
TikTok Creator Says He Lost Sales Job Over Social Media Account
TikTok creator Deniz, who posts under the handle @deniztalks, says he lost a new sales position after refusing to delete his TikTok account. His account has nearly 535,000 followers, and a video about the alleged ultimatum received more than 2.4 million views and 2,400 comments.
Deniz said his followers were essentially the reason he lost the job because he chose to keep his social media presence rather than accept the position on the employer’s terms. He also pointed out that some of the same followers had predicted he would not remain in the role for more than a month.
“I had to choose between the audience, who was telling me, ‘You wouldn’t last one month’ … or a professional career,” he said. Deniz claimed that one follower had specifically commented that he would not last a month at the new job. After losing the position, he sarcastically congratulated that commenter for apparently predicting the outcome.
“My enemy succeeded. Clap! Clap! Clap! The people I picked, they succeeded! FOLLOW ME THEN! FOLLOW ME! I picked you over a professional career!” Deniz said.
Deniz Says HR Called His TikTok Account “a Liability”
According to Deniz, the hiring process initially appeared to be progressing positively. He said the employers spoke favorably with him during the interview and that there were no early indications that his candidacy would be rejected.
Deniz said an HR manager later told him that he was a strong candidate and would have been a good fit for the position, but that his TikTok account would have to be deleted. He said the HR manager described his social media presence as “a liability.”
When Deniz asked what that assessment meant for his employment, he said the HR representative responded, “You don’t have the job.” He characterized the situation as an ultimatum: delete the TikTok account or give up the position.
Deniz said he ultimately chose to keep creating content for his followers rather than accept the job under those conditions. Although he expressed disappointment about losing the opportunity, he said he did not regret the decision and would continue searching for work.
Commenters Debate Social Media and Corporate Employment
Much of the reaction to Deniz’s video focused on whether having a TikTok account or another social media profile should affect a person’s ability to work in a corporate environment. Some commenters argued that an online presence should not automatically disqualify someone, while others blamed the “evil eye” of people who had publicly predicted that Deniz would not last in the job.
One commenter said they would be more likely to purchase a vehicle if Deniz were the salesperson. They wrote, “Liability for selling cars? I’m more likely to buy a car if Deniz is selling it to me.”
Another commenter said the company had no right to reject him because of his TikTok page. They wrote, “To be honest, you having a TikTok should not prevent you from working in any corporate space. That’s out of order that they fired you over that . . . In reality you can post what you want on social media as long as you don’t bad mouth your company.”
A separate commenter attributed the outcome to the “evil eye” of followers who had said Deniz would not last a month. They wrote, “Evil eye bro trust me. Never mention anything.”
What Is Confirmed About Deniz’s Job Loss?
The Daily Dot was unable to independently verify Deniz’s account of the hiring process or the reason the job offer was withdrawn. The details of the alleged ultimatum are based solely on @deniztalks’ account in his TikTok video.
Why This Matters
Deniz’s account highlights the tension between a highly visible online identity and employers’ expectations about professional reputation. The reported dispute centers on whether an established TikTok presence should be treated as a business risk or as a potential asset, particularly in a sales role.
No additional explanation from the employer was provided in the source material, and it remains unclear whether the position was formally offered before being withdrawn. Deniz says he will keep his TikTok account and continue looking for work.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does Deniz say he lost the sales job?
Deniz says an HR manager told him he would need to delete his TikTok account, which has nearly 535,000 followers. He says he refused and was then told, “You don’t have the job.”
Did the employer confirm Deniz’s account?
No. The Daily Dot said it could not independently verify Deniz’s account of the hiring process or the reason the position was withdrawn.
Will Deniz delete his TikTok account?
Deniz said he chose to keep the account, continue creating content for his followers, and keep looking for work.