In recent times, Reddit has emerged as a safe space for professionals to disclose toxic job experiences and connect with others navigating similar environments. Numerous threads now host these candid, anonymous accounts. A recent post gained attention where an employee detailed a disturbing experience at a Bengaluru-based startup.
The individual, working as a Junior Data Scientist in a small events discovery firm in 2024, recalled enduring over half a year of psychological distress. According to him, the non-technical CEO constantly interfered with tasks, fabricated impossible deadlines, and frequently erupted in anger. “I broke down during a Google Meet because of the CEO’s screaming. I blacked out, struggled to breathe, and had to be rushed to the hospital,” he wrote.
He described the CEO as a self-proclaimed data expert with no real knowledge, who demanded detailed reports daily and exploded if explanations weren’t perfect. “He’d bypass my manager and scrutinize me directly. Every minor thing became a trigger for verbal assault,” the Redditor added.
Despite working 12–14-hour days for seven months with minimal leave, the employee said his dedication was ignored. After resigning, the abuse continued — the HR head, he claimed, belittled his medical crisis and treated legal obligations like favors.
The Redditor shared his story not for sympathy but to stand in solidarity with others suffering in silence. His message was clear: mental health outweighs any paycheck — and it’s okay to walk away.
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