A scathing resignation message from a disgruntled new employee has taken Reddit by storm, painting a vivid picture of a deeply toxic work environment in an Indian company. The viral post, which served as the employee's final communication before quitting, chronicles a month of intense frustration under a manager who made daily professional life 'almost unbearable.'
A Month of Torment and Micromanagement
The employee revealed that the decision to join the firm now feels like one of the biggest mistakes of her life, with each day bringing new levels of stress and helplessness. The WhatsApp message specifically named a senior manager who was supposed to provide guidance and motivation. Instead, the employee accused this manager of constantly criticising even minor errors, demoralising junior staff, and shifting blame for problems she herself had created.
"By degrading confidence, to demotivate, to blame me for the things which I did wrong and for the things too which happened wrong by her," the employee wrote in the company's WhatsApp group. A significant point of contention was the complete lack of proper training, despite the employee having clearly stated during her interview that she came from a different work domain and would need time to learn. The manager, however, expected full knowledge of every process from day one, a demand the employee found highly unreasonable.
Hypocrisy and Unpaid Salaries
The post also detailed an extreme level of micromanagement that made the employee feel like she was back in school. "Seems like I was in school where I have to write single thing 5 times. At 8.30 AM sync up I have to tell what I did yesterday then share the same on the chat as well. Then again do the same on 9.30 Sync up and update the same on jira then again by the EOD," she explained.
The employee further accused the manager of blatant hypocrisy. While the manager frequently preached that commitments must always be honoured, she allegedly failed to honour her own commitment to pay salaries on the first of every month. "You can't preach what you don't practice. You required a meeting or detailed discussion on petty things as well. Just wondering how come no meet was scheduled before deducting my salary for no reason," the employee questioned pointedly.
The Core Problem and a Sarcastic Sign-Off
In a powerful closing argument, the WhatsApp note challenged the company to look at the bigger picture. The employee was even ready to accept that she might not be the right fit for the company, but she highlighted a more systemic issue. "For a second, I am ready to accept that I am not the right fit for the company. You did the wrong hiring but what about the rest. There is no one in the customer support team. So, just a reality check - problem is not me or the others. The problem is YOU," the note declared, placing the blame squarely on the manager.
The message ended with a mix of anger and biting sarcasm. "Wishing you a successful future, and may God give you strength to handle this toxicity. Signing off!" the employee concluded, marking the end of her brief and tumultuous tenure.
Reddit Erupts in Support and Curiosity
The post sparked a significant reaction on Reddit, with many users expressing admiration for the employee's courage. "She is a motivation for us," one user commented. Another wrote, "Damn! That needs guts. Hats off to the person who posted it." Many users were curious about what transpired after the message was sent. When one user asked why the new joinee didn't escalate the issue to the manager's manager or a senior leader, the original poster (OP) provided a simple, telling reply: "Bcoz she refused to work till her salary credits." The incident clearly resonated with many, with one user summing up a common feeling: "Man, I wish I had just enough money and less responsibility to flip a bird to my higher ups and just walk right out."
