The idea that dedication and long service guarantee security in the workplace has been proven false time and again. A recent story shared on the subreddit Indian Workplaces underlines how easily years of commitment can be dismissed in the corporate sector.
A Manager’s Sudden Fall
The post described how a professional, employed at a multinational company, built close bonds with colleagues from different departments. While the narrator left the firm after a few months, a colleague who had been with the organization for just over a year also decided to resign, dissatisfied with the role and the technology he was assigned.
One morning, this colleague attended a meeting with both his manager and senior manager. During the discussion, the senior manager suggested retaining him, but the employee declined, clearly stating he had no interest in staying. This refusal frustrated the manager, who lashed out, accusing younger staff of lacking commitment. He boasted about his own 17 years of loyalty to the company and criticized employees for frequently changing jobs. The resigning employee chose not to argue and quietly continued his notice period.
Barely half an hour later, the entire scenario shifted dramatically. An email landed from the company’s director, a veteran of 19 years, announcing his departure. Soon after, the senior manager also became unreachable, signaling that he too had been laid off. By the next day, a new manager informed the team that both senior leaders had been dismissed and that he would be taking charge going forward.
Employees Question Loyalty
The abrupt exits of leaders who had spent nearly two decades at the firm sparked discussions about whether loyalty has any real value in today’s corporate environment. Many Redditors resonated with the incident, stressing that employees should not tie their identity or worth to a single organization.
Community Responses
One commenter emphasized that people should not feel chained to a job, comparing employees to beings with legs rather than trees with roots. If the workplace becomes unfulfilling, the wiser choice is often to move elsewhere. Another wryly observed that loyalty is often crushed by the reality of business decisions.
Others highlighted personal experiences to reinforce the point. A professional shared how, despite working at the same company for 13 years, pay hikes were withheld during the pandemic, and even after recent promotions, their compensation lagged behind new hires at equivalent roles. The commenter admitted they stayed only because the flexible work arrangement suited their family needs, not because of devotion to the company.
The Takeaway
The consensus among many was clear: organizations prioritize profits above people, and loyalty rarely protects employees when tough decisions arise. For most workers, the smarter path is to seek growth and balance rather than remain tied to ideals of corporate allegiance.
A Manager’s Sudden Fall
The post described how a professional, employed at a multinational company, built close bonds with colleagues from different departments. While the narrator left the firm after a few months, a colleague who had been with the organization for just over a year also decided to resign, dissatisfied with the role and the technology he was assigned.
One morning, this colleague attended a meeting with both his manager and senior manager. During the discussion, the senior manager suggested retaining him, but the employee declined, clearly stating he had no interest in staying. This refusal frustrated the manager, who lashed out, accusing younger staff of lacking commitment. He boasted about his own 17 years of loyalty to the company and criticized employees for frequently changing jobs. The resigning employee chose not to argue and quietly continued his notice period.
Barely half an hour later, the entire scenario shifted dramatically. An email landed from the company’s director, a veteran of 19 years, announcing his departure. Soon after, the senior manager also became unreachable, signaling that he too had been laid off. By the next day, a new manager informed the team that both senior leaders had been dismissed and that he would be taking charge going forward.
Employees Question Loyalty
The abrupt exits of leaders who had spent nearly two decades at the firm sparked discussions about whether loyalty has any real value in today’s corporate environment. Many Redditors resonated with the incident, stressing that employees should not tie their identity or worth to a single organization.
Community Responses
One commenter emphasized that people should not feel chained to a job, comparing employees to beings with legs rather than trees with roots. If the workplace becomes unfulfilling, the wiser choice is often to move elsewhere. Another wryly observed that loyalty is often crushed by the reality of business decisions.
Others highlighted personal experiences to reinforce the point. A professional shared how, despite working at the same company for 13 years, pay hikes were withheld during the pandemic, and even after recent promotions, their compensation lagged behind new hires at equivalent roles. The commenter admitted they stayed only because the flexible work arrangement suited their family needs, not because of devotion to the company.
The Takeaway
The consensus among many was clear: organizations prioritize profits above people, and loyalty rarely protects employees when tough decisions arise. For most workers, the smarter path is to seek growth and balance rather than remain tied to ideals of corporate allegiance.
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