- By Shailvee Tiwari
- Tue, 03 Jun 2025 01:20 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
LinkedIn Viral Post: A job that began with hope ended in heartbreak for a young software engineer from Bengaluru. What followed wasn’t a struggle with tasks or deadlines, but a silent battle with a toxic work environment that left him emotionally drained. His experience, shared through a viral LinkedIn post, has sparked strong reactions and conversations around mental health and bad leadership in the workplace. The techie broke down during a virtual meeting after facing unexpected hostility for asking a basic question. “I cried on a G-Meet because I asked for clarity on a project. That’s how bad it got,” he shared. The post has since gone viral and reflects the emotional weight some professionals silently carry.
The post describes how the company offered no onboarding, no proper structure, and expected employees to 'figure it out' from day one. Any slip-ups were met with public shaming instead of support. “We’ve stopped hoping for appreciation. Now, we just hope we aren’t shamed in front of everyone,” the engineer said.
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It was also claimed that the manager would call employees at odd hours, gaslight their concerns, and blame team members unfairly. After months of emotional pressure, the techie decided to quit. But even then, the response he received was cruel. “Good luck finding another job. Let’s see how long you last there,” the manager allegedly said.
The post struck a deep chord across LinkedIn, with many users sharing their own experiences and calling for more responsible leadership. “People don’t leave companies. They leave environments where their dignity is no longer safe,” the post further reads. The message ended with a line that stayed with many: “A bad manager can make a dream job hell. A good one can make even a messy job feel meaningful. So be grateful to great managers, they’re rarer than you think.”
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The post, after being shared, received many reactions in the comment section. One user wrote, "Reading this, I’m reminded of the quote: 'With great power comes great responsibility.” Sadly, some forget that leadership isn’t about control—it’s about care. Toxic managers don’t just hurt performance—they break people. Grateful for the few who lead with empathy. They’re rarer than we think."
"This post hits hard, Shravan. It’s heartbreaking to see how leadership, or the lack thereof, can deeply impact someone’s confidence and mental health. A strong reminder that as leaders, our greatest responsibility is to uplift, listen, and create an environment where people feel valued and safe," a second user added. "It’s heartbreaking to see this kind of behaviour," a third user added.