Indian Startup Employee Details Toxic Work Conditions, Verbal Abuse by Co-Founder
A techie working 12-15 hour shifts at a startup shared his emotional breakdown and allegations of verbal abuse by a co-founder, sparking widespread online support.
- An Indian tech employee shared his experience of a toxic work culture at a startup, where he endured 12-15 hour shifts without proper training or guidance.
- The employee accused one of the company's three co-founders, who also serves as the tech lead, of regular verbal abuse and humiliation during work interactions.
- A specific incident on a Google Meet call left the employee in tears after being scolded for requesting clearer project instructions.
- The Reddit post detailing these experiences has garnered significant attention, with over 700 upvotes and supportive comments urging the employee to prioritize his mental health and seek alternative employment.
- The employee has since expressed plans to apply for new jobs while continuing to work at the startup, and has attempted to set boundaries with the abusive co-founder.
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