A software developer’s viral Reddit post has sparked widespread discussion online after he claimed that an appraisal meeting unexpectedly shifted from a termination conversation to a possible promotion discussion — all because of artificial intelligence ideas.
The employee said his manager initially informed him that the company had no projects available and suggested he begin searching for another job.
“There is no projects in our company and we think it will be a waste of your potential,” the manager allegedly told him.
The developer explained that he was offered a two-month notice period and understood that he was effectively being laid off amid the difficult tech job market.
AI discussion changes manager’s tone
According to the Reddit post, the situation changed after the employee began discussing possible AI-based business ideas, including integrating AI tools into the company website and using artificial intelligence to scale operations.
The employee claimed his manager later called him back for another discussion and reportedly offered him a chance to prove his ideas during the notice period.
“We will give you a promotion and a competitive salary if you can implement your ideas,” the manager allegedly said.
The developer admitted he had already been struggling to secure another job despite searching for nearly three months.
Reddit users warn employee to stay careful
The story quickly gained attention online, with many Reddit users warning the employee not to trust the sudden shift completely.
Several commenters suggested the company might only be trying to use his AI ideas temporarily before eventually removing him.
Others advised him to ensure that any cancellation of his notice period or employment changes were officially documented.
Reflects growing uncertainty in tech industry
The viral discussion also highlighted growing anxiety within the software industry, where layoffs, hiring freezes and pressure to adopt AI technologies are becoming increasingly common.
Many users said the story reflected how rapidly AI skills are changing workplace expectations and influencing job security across the technology sector.#ArtificialIntelligence #TechJobs #SoftwareIndustry #Reddit #Layoffs #newskarnataka