Employee Fired After 20 Days for ‘Attitude Problem’ Sparks Reddit Debate

Reddit has become a popular platform for employees to discuss workplace issues, share experiences, and seek advice. Many subreddits allow people to anonymously talk about their jobs and connect with others facing similar challenges.

Recently, a Reddit user shared a strange experience about being fired just 20 days after joining a startup in Gurugram. He explained that from the very beginning, he was accused of having an “attitude problem” and not being “down to earth.”

Unusual Complaints from the Boss

The employee said he didn’t understand what his boss meant but still agreed to “work on his attitude.” Things got even stranger when his boss disapproved of him and two other new hires taking tea breaks together. The boss reportedly told them, “Don’t form groups; it’s not good for the company.”

Another issue came up when he was questioned for leaving exactly at 7 PM. His boss told him, “You’re leaving right at 7; that’s not good.”

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The Final Incident

On his 20th day, things took a bizarre turn. The employee was told to sit in the director’s cabin instead of his regular desk. He wrote, “Who works like that in a cabin all day with the director?”

Later that evening, at around 7 PM, he casually looked outside the cabin to see if his colleagues were still around for their usual tea break. This reportedly made the director angry, who then said, “Why are you looking outside? I’m talking here!” Moments later, the director called HR and asked them to fire him immediately.

Reddit Reacts: “You Dodged a Bullet”

The post has gone viral, sparking a discussion about toxic workplaces. Many users agreed that the employer’s behavior was unreasonable.

• One user wrote: “It’s good that you left. That place sounds toxic.”
• Another commented: “Be happy you got fired. Don’t take it personally—find a better job.”
• A third user said: “Good riddance, bro. You dodged a bullet.”

One comment compared the situation to school punishment, saying:
“This is like being sent to the principal’s office. Leaving on time does NOT mean you’re a bad employee—it means you finished your work efficiently. Staying late isn’t a badge of honor; it’s toxic. If your boss encourages this, it means they have BAD management skills. You saved yourself from years of stress.”

Some users found the situation funny, while others felt sorry for the employee, pointing out that toxic work cultures are more common than people realize.