“Every day, literally every day feels like banging my head against a wall,” he wrote, adding that he often imagined getting hit by a car on his way to work so that he could get some rest.
He claimed that his manager regularly worked from 9 am to 9 pm and had a long commute, but expected similar commitment from his team. The situation escalated last week when, according to his account, the manager yelled at him in front of more than 15 people. Because he wanted to learn and grow, however, he chose his current company.
He now regrets that decision and is worried that switching again could hurt his CV, as this is already his third company in two years. “Making a switch in two years is not that bad. I have no idea why you think it will be ‘really bad’. Just leave. At the very least, talk to your skip manager and ask for a different team,” one person commented. “It’s not a big deal. I’ve switched five companies in seven years, including working for three companies in one year. If your workplace is getting too toxic, then start looking.
The techie also said his manager questioned him during their recent one-to-one meetings about why he was not reading about services, AI or other new technologies on weekends. He later clarified that he respects his manager and considers him someone he can learn from, but said the thought took over for a few seconds during the confrontation. The techie said he had received six offers during his previous job search, including some with better compensation and work-life balance. He also said he would receive a retention payout if he manages to stay for another two months. No point losing your mental health over a job,” a user said.
