A Pune-based engineer has caused ripples on LinkedIn by sharing his decision to resign from a reputed tech company without securing another job. The technician, the sole breadwinner, cited six system problems that forced him to take this bold step. His candid post has sparked wide-ranging discussions about corporate work culture.
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“During my time at the company, I encountered several system issues that forced me to leave without another offer in hand. These challenges are reflective of larger issues in corporate workplaces, and it’s time they were addressed,” the engineer wrote.
No economic growth despite promotion
The engineer described his frustration at being promoted from systems engineer to senior systems engineer without salary increases, even after three years of hard work. “For three years I worked hard, met expectations and contributed to the team, but saw no financial recognition of my efforts,” he wrote.
Overburdened with unfair workload
When his team size was reduced from 50 to 30 members, the remaining employees were expected to shoulder the extra workload without any support. “Instead of hiring replacements, management dumped the extra pressure on us without compensation or recognition,” he said.
Assigned to a loss-making account, the engineer described how limited pay rises and a lack of career progression left him feeling stuck. In addition, a toxic customer environment, characterized by unrealistic demands and constant escalations, took a toll on employee well-being.
“This pressure trickled down and created stress at all levels. It felt like a constant state of firefighting,” he added.
Bias in opportunities in place
The engineer also called out regional bias in on-site assignments, alleging that he favored employees who spoke South Indian languages, sidelining Hindi speakers like him. “This apparent bias was both unfair and demoralizing,” he remarked.
HT.com cannot independently verify the claim. We’ve contacted the company and will update this report when they respond.
Viral posts spark debate
The engineer’s candid post went viral online, with several LinkedIn users sharing their experiences.
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One user commented, “This is so relatable! Corporate exploitation needs to stop.” Another wrote: “I left for the same reason. The system needs to be reformed.” A third noted: “So brave of you to speak up. More employees should do this.” Meanwhile, one user remarked, “This post exposes the harsh reality of corporate life.”
