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Techie Fired After 9 Months With No Warning: 'I Thought Things Were Fine'
- •A web developer's Reddit post about being asked to resign just nine months into a startup job has sparked an online debate.
- •He claimed there were no prior warnings about performance, despite colleagues allegedly mocking his contributions earlier in his tenure.
- •The developer was suddenly called into a meeting and told he wasn't meeting expectations, then asked to resign by Wednesday.
- •He was confused as some colleagues who criticized him were also placed on Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs) on the same day.
- •The situation made him question if his exit was due to individual performance or wider company issues, wishing for clear feedback instead of feeling inadequate.
Key Questions Answered
A web developer was suddenly asked to resign after nine months at a startup without any prior warnings, major formal communication, or specific feedback regarding his performance. The sudden exit left him confused, especially since some colleagues who previously criticized him were also placed on performance improvement plans (PIPs) on the same day.
Commenters offered various perspectives, with one suggesting that sudden terminations without warning are often a strategy for cost-cutting and reducing salary expenses. Another user advised gathering written documentation, payslips, and reviews while handling the situation neutrally in future interviews.
The developer mentioned that he graduated in 2025 and struggled to secure a campus placement due to weaker market conditions compared to earlier years. After taking about four months to find a job, he joined the startup at a salary of Rs 8 lakh per annum, though past comments from colleagues regarding his contributions had negatively affected his confidence.
