Techie admits to crying on Google Meet, reveals he was made to work 15 hours with 0 training at startup
“I cried on Google Meet in front of the tech lead. I don’t know how to face this situation now,” the employee, a fresh graduate who had joined the company just two months prior, wrote.
The developer described the uphill battle he faced from the start: vague instructions, excessively long working hours, and no formal training. He revealed that the company consisted of two employees and three founders, with one founder doubling as the tech lead.
“I wasn’t provided with clear guidance or any training from day one,” he explained. Despite putting in grueling 12-15 hour days, he and his colleague had abandoned any hope of recognition for their efforts, instead focusing on avoiding the frequent humiliation inflicted by their superior.
During one online meeting, the developer raised concerns about the lack of clear instructions. Instead of receiving help, he was met with verbal abuse.
“He said such nasty things that I couldn’t hold back my tears. I broke down and wasn’t in a mental state to continue working. I informed him that I would be taking leave after the call,” he shared.
The incident left him deeply shaken and unsure of how to confront the situation. “I don’t know how I’ll face him again,” he added.
Towards the end of his post, the developer expressed the emotional toll the ordeal had taken on him. He felt humiliated after tirelessly working without adequate support or familiarity with the assigned tech stack. Seeking advice, he posed the question to the community: “How should I handle this?”
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