Couldn't you just send an email from your personal email address? I mean, I've heard horror stories about retarded company policies and managers who just don't

Couldn't you just send an email from your personal email address? I mean, I've heard horror stories about retarded company policies and managers who just don't get it, but as a manager and employer myself I find it really hard to believe that you were let go simply because you didn't have your work account in your phone. Even if that was the final reason they gave, it sure sounds like there is a lot more to the story. If I had the most average of developers on my team that caused me no grief and seemed to get on well enough with those around him/her, I can't fathom just letting them go like that. However, if we'd had a history of issues, the work was pretty dreadful, and/or the attitude was pretty piss poor, I could see where I'd just raise up my hands and say, "F* it, this person isn't worth the grief." Either way, assuming you've since landed on your feet it sounds like you're better off not being there- I couldn't stand working for a company that micromanaged me like that.