Overview

• A Bengaluru-based software engineer left his AI startup after experiencing persistent public humiliation and emotional distress.
• His manager allegedly scheduled calls at odd hours, gaslit his concerns, and indiscriminately blamed team members.
• Lacking formal onboarding and clear expectations, the engineer broke down in a Google Meet when he asked for project clarity.
• Upon his resignation, the manager taunted him with “Good luck finding another job. Let’s see how long you last there.”
• The viral account has ignited widespread LinkedIn discussion about mental health and the demand for empathetic leadership in corporate India.