Man quits job after one day at work, says toxic boss ridiculed 'the concept of work-life balance'
A product designer quit on his first day of work when his manager demanded that he work past normal working hours without pay and derided the concept of work-life balance as a "fancy term" and a "Western behaviour." The manager allegedly threatened to "burn the midnight oil" on him, which the designer deemed "unreasonable, inhumane, and inconsiderate". In addition, he felt belittled when his employer chastised him and subjected him to "unacceptable" behaviour.?
What happened to the man on his first day at work??
Quit My Job on the 1st Day After Standing Up to a Toxic Boss. Email attached in the comments.
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The individual, Shreyas, detailed his story on Reddit and even asked the internet community to suggest him for UI/UX positions.
¡°At the end of my first day, October 7, my reporting manager made it clear that he expected unreasonable commitments¡ªwork beyond normal hours without any compensation,¡± Shreyas wrote on Reddit.
He added, ¡°When I tried to establish boundaries, he mocked me for talking about ¡®work-life balance¡¯, calling it a ¡®fancy term¡¯ and ¡®Western developed nation behaviour¡¯. He also ridiculed my desire for time to read and exercise, dismissing it as an excuse.¡±
Shreyas was offered the position of Associate Product Designer with a salary of Rs 7 LPA, which he regarded as "below fair median pay" based on his two years of expertise. He accepted the job since it was entirely remote, and he stated that he was willing to work in an office, hybrid, or fully remote environment.?
How did the boss reply??
He also sent a screenshot of his resignation email, in which he stated major reservations about his boss's attitude toward work.Shreyas also conveyed his boss's answer via email.?
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The manager acknowledged that both sides should find an employee and employer who meets their expectations.The boss also wished him luck with his "future endeavours" and assured him that the accounting department would execute the money for his one day of duty.?
How did people on the internet react??
Many people appreciated the man for standing up. Here's what people wrote.?
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