Bengaluru Engineer’s Emotional Exit Highlights Toxic Work Environment

A young software engineer from Bengaluru attracted widespread attention on LinkedIn after a user shared a disturbing account of his resignation, triggered by a toxic work environment. He didn’t leave due to poor performance but because he suffered emotional distress and constant humiliation at work. During a virtual meeting, the engineer broke down in tears after asking a simple project-related question, which his team responded to with anger instead of support. The post described the workplace as chaotic and unhealthy, with poor onboarding, no structure, and a culture that forced employees to figure everything out on their own. The team publicly shamed employees for even minor mistakes.

The employee shared that they no longer expected praise and only hoped to avoid public humiliation. The post also revealed that the engineer’s manager regularly called at odd hours, ignored concerns, and unfairly blamed team members for issues.

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Toxic Workplace: How Poor Leadership Can Turn a Dream Job into a Nightmare

When the engineer ultimately decided to leave the job, the manager’s farewell was notably cold, stating, “Good luck finding another job. Let’s see how long you last there.” This narrative resonated with many, emphasising that the core issue was not merely leaving a job but escaping a workplace that compromised their self-respect. 

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The story concluded with a poignant reminder about the significance of leadership, pointing out that a poor manager could transform a dream job into a nightmare, while a good manager could make even a challenging role feel worthwhile. Thus, it was suggested that appreciating good managers is essential, as they are not as common as one might think.