Hyderabad techie’s shocking termination during vacation goes viral
Hyderabad techie’s shocking termination during vacation goes viral
A post by a Hyderabad-based IT professional on Grapevine, a career discussion platform, has gone viral, gathering over 52,000 views. The techie shared a shocking story of being unexpectedly terminated while on vacation, with no prior warning or discussion.
The post began with an email titled, “Employment Status,” which revealed her termination. “No warning, no discussion—just an impersonal email saying I was no longer part of the company,” she wrote. When she contacted her manager, she was told the decision was based on “integrity concerns.” The manager explained it was related to a recent client presentation where the techie had improvised due to software issues.
Two weeks before her vacation, the techie had worked on a high-stakes demo for a major client. To keep the presentation on track, she skipped some steps and flagged the issue to the internal team afterward. However, someone reported that she had misrepresented the product.
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The techie expressed her frustration over the lack of acknowledgement for her hard work. “I thought my efforts were appreciated. I’d even been told I was being considered for a promotion,” she said. The decision, she added, came from senior leadership, who offered a recommendation letter instead of any real compensation for her dedication.
Her post highlights a broader issue in corporate culture, especially in Indian workplaces, where loyalty is often emphasized but can lead to feelings of betrayal. She asked for advice on how to bounce back after such an unexpected setback.
