Employee likes a post on LinkedIn about toxic work culture, gets fired
Employee likes a post on LinkedIn about toxic work culture, gets fired
An employee was terminated after expressing support for a LinkedIn post discussing toxic work environments, highlighting potential issues within the company’s culture.
A Reddit post detailing this incident has gained significant attention, as the employee, who worked at a mental health start-up, shared her experience of being fired for liking the post.
The anonymous former employee claimed that her dismissal was a direct consequence of her engagement with the LinkedIn content. She described her workplace as hostile and harmful, citing issues with both her supervisor and the CEO. The toxic atmosphere adversely affected her mental health, often leaving her feeling overwhelmed and in tears during work hours.
She claimed that her manager and the CEO fostered an environment that negatively impacted her mental health. She recounted feeling so distressed that she often retreated to the office restroom to cry, overwhelmed by the toxic culture at work.
She referred to her CEO as “a wolf in sheep’s clothing,” emphasizing how his detrimental behavior increasingly took a toll on her well-being, which did not go unnoticed by her colleagues. She recounted moments of distress that led her to cry frequently at the office.
The situation escalated when the CEO allegedly accused her of spreading false information about the company, with the only action she took being her ‘like’ on the post criticizing toxic workplaces. Reports indicate that the CEO called her in and terminated her employment without any prior warning.
Reddit has emerged as a popular platform for individuals to voice workplace grievances, and this incident is just one of many shared on the site.
The post quickly attracted significant attention, leading hundreds of Reddit users to share their thoughts on the issue.
Several comments emerged on the platform following the post’s viral spread.
“Unbelievable irony. This shouldn’t occur, especially in a mental health organization. I truly empathize with your experience.”
“A mental health startup with a toxic atmosphere? The peak of irony. This is the grim truth of the corporate landscape. They claim you can voice your concerns, but when you do, they pressure you to remain silent.”
This incident also raised broader questions about how some companies, especially those focused on mental health, may fail to uphold the very values they advocate for. Many online users pointed out the apparent contradiction in the startup’s actions, with one commenter noting, “A blessing in disguise, but I can only imagine what else would have happened had you tried to quit.”
