Employee marked OOO misses call, CEO loses temper - is this startup culture gone too far? Debate erupts
Published on: Jan. 23, 2026, 11:21 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times
A startup employee missed a call while marked out of office, leading to an angry reaction from the CEO. The incident sparked online debate about work boundaries, leadership behavior, and pressure to be available all the time. Many users supported the employee and questioned if this reflects toxic startup culture.
