If they want it let them come and get it. You have no obligation to physically return the key to them.

<p>Yeah, tell him to hold his breath until you show up.</p>

<p>for the folks advising against turning the key in completely: in many states businesses have the legal right to deduct compensation for nonreturned keys or other company property from the ex-employee's last paycheck, and in some cases (like in op's case where there is no paycheck) they can take it to court. they can also do this for the cost of getting the door rekeyed/recored so while the way in which op got terminated is really shitty and unprofessional, it is really unsound advice to tell

Mail it. or "What key?"

mail it overnight. make sure you require a signature as proof of receipt.

<p>I'd totally reply the text. It's ok, but since I'm not longer your employee (and haven't been yet either), it's not longer my responsibility to return your keys. So please send someone for them.</p>

Hmmm not their employee anymore ... so screw the keys!!

<p>I'd totally reply the text. It's ok, but since I'm not longer your employee (and haven't been yet either), it's not longer my responsibility to return your keys. So please send someone for them.</p>

<p>He is not your boss!</p>

Sorry I flushed it down the toilet! You can pay the $5 to get a new made or hire a locksmith to rekey your office.