Amazon Employee’s Anonymous Post Sparks Debate on Social Media
An anonymous Amazon employee recently shared a post on the professional forum Blind that has quickly gone viral. In the now-deleted post, the employee claimed to be earning around Rs. 3.1 crore while doing very little work. The post described...
03:34 PM Aug 28, 2024 IST
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An anonymous Amazon employee recently shared a post on the professional forum Blind that has quickly gone viral. In the now-deleted post, the employee claimed to be earning around Rs. 3.1 crore while doing very little work. The post described how the employee worked just eight hours a week, mainly attending meetings, and did not meet significant performance goals.
Details of the Post
In the post, the employee revealed that he joined Amazon 1.5 years ago after being laid off from Google. He stated that his goal was to do “nothing” while receiving a salary. He mentioned developing an automated dashboard using ChatGPT in three days but falsely claimed it took three months to complete. Despite resolving only seven support tickets and having no major goals, the employee reportedly earned a substantial salary.
Social Media Reactions
The post has sparked a range of reactions on social media. Some users applauded the employee’s skill in exploiting the system, while others condemned his actions and connected them to larger problems such as tech industry layoffs and excessively high salaries for workers.
Praise for Skills
Some users admired the employee’s skills in exploiting the system. One comment read, “When the game is rigged, exploit the game.”
Criticism of Corporate Culture
Others criticized the employee’s actions, blaming such behavior for tech industry layoffs. One user pointed out that individuals like this are the cause of the tech industry layoffs, stating that they are paid excessively for doing very little.
Support for Personal Balance
Some comments highlighted the work-life balance the employee had managed to achieve. One person remarked that someone working only two hours a day, while being paid for eight and having ample time for personal life, family, and hobbies, was essentially "winning at life."
Criticism of Management
Several comments criticized Amazon’s management, implying that they had failed to recognize the employee’s minimal contributions. One user commented that if the management did not notice someone doing nothing for over a year, they deserved to be taken advantage of.
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Doubts and Skepticism
Some users were skeptical, with one noting, “Depends on the team, but I'm inclined to believe this. It's a huge company, so it's easy to coast.” The post and its reactions highlight ongoing debates about corporate culture, employee performance, and management practices in the tech industry.
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