'Developed migraines from stress, faced multiple health issues': Former EY employee shares experience of toxic work environment

The tragic death of 26-year-old Anna Sebastian Perayil, an EY employee from Kerala allegedly due to work pressure, has sparked a nationwide conversation about the gruelling pressures of corporate life. Her passing has reignited concerns about toxic work environments and the lack of work-life balance. Now, all eyes are on the Big 4 firm as discussions around excessive workloads, hustle culture, and unhealthy workplace norms take center stage. Recently, a former EY employee shared their experience on Reddit working in EY GDS (Global Delivery Services), offering a revealing glimpse into what it's like to work at the firm.

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'Highly toxic' work environment

The former EY employee describes a highly toxic work environment. Their manager threatened to destroy their career if they didn't perform well before an internal transfer, and after submitting their resignation, they felt forced to lie due to fear of retaliation. The manager also indirectly threatened them by reminding them that their final feedback would impact future opportunities.

The employee recalled several other instances of mistreatment, such as being forced to contact a COVID-positive colleague to work despite his sick leave.

Whenever doubts or questions were raised, seniors made rude remarks about hiring standards and made belittling comments.

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Work often spilled into non-working hours and despite the official shift ending, managers escalated matters when tasks weren¡¯t completed outside of working hours.

They described working up to 15-hour days during busy seasons without any overtime pay or compensation, often being shuffled between different projects.

Relentless pressure

The pressure, they described, was relentless. The employee was overworked, handling up to 9-10 clients a week, while managers took on fewer responsibilities.

When mistakes occurred, the team spent more time strategising on how to escape blame rather than fixing the problems, with the employee often being scapegoated.

In conclusion, their account highlights a workplace where employees are pushed beyond their limits, health is disregarded, and managers create a culture of fear, making it nearly impossible to work under humane conditions.

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