‘CEO texted me saying I was leaving 10 minutes early’: Gen Z employee’s Reddit post sparks debate over toxic work culture | Today’s news
A Gen Z employee’s Reddit post went viral after he claimed their CEO sent them a WhatsApp message to leave work just 10 minutes before the scheduled end of the day.
A post shared by a user Reddit user u/InformalViolinist748 on the r/TwentiesIndia subreddit sparked a conversation about workplace culture, micromanagement, and the expectations placed on young professionals entering the workforce.
The user also shared what he described as a screenshot of a WhatsApp conversation with the CEO.
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“My CEO texted me to leave 10 minutes early”
A Redditor describing the incident wrote:
“My CEO texted me to leave 10 minutes early.
They further explained why the news caught them by surprise.
“I left just 10 minutes early today and now the CEO is texting me on WhatsApp. This is the same company that made me spend my own money on things for work and then took 17 days to reimburse me even though I kept reminding them.”
The employee also claimed that workplace rules appeared to be applied inconsistently.
“Meanwhile, the manager disappears for hourly breaks and no one says a word. The others also take thirty-minute breaks. I don’t even take a proper break, and one day when I leave a little early, they call me and text me.”
Seeking input from other Reddit users, the poster asked:
“Guys, is this normal? I literally went full time and as a Gen Z it feels so weird. Work life is a lot harder than I expected.”
The post also included another claim about the employee’s workplace.
“To make matters worse, my boss keeps saying, “Hire a social media intern, even if it’s unpaid, or I’ll make you make all the reels yourself and I’m hr lol.
Livemint could not independently verify the claims made in the Reddit post.
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Reddit users share similar experiences
The post, shared four days ago, has since attracted numerous comments, with several users saying they have encountered similar situations in the workplace.
“I also did an unpaid internship for 4 months at a startup where I currently work full time. My office hours are 10am to 7pm and I commute 10 miles each way. They let me leave at 6pm, but then they told me I would have to come in early every morning to unlock the office. I was like, ‘What?’ and refused.”
Another commenter advised the original poster to look for other opportunities.
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“Get an outside offer and leave the toxic shit. Some of his attention seeking chelas could have reported it to him.”
A third user warned against spending personal money on office-related expenses.
“Never pay your own money for office supplies, I guess the OP learned the lesson.”
“A typical Indore founder.”
One user suggested focusing on gaining experience before moving on.
“Don’t take the company seriously if they focus more on your timing than your work. Be there to gain experience and leave when you get a good offer.”
