'Hard work pays off?': Techie fixed everyone’s mistakes, gets laid off. Co-worker making mistakes promoted by boss
Published on: Oct. 19, 2025, 3:34 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times
A full-stack developer in Austin shared his frustration after being laid off from a startup, while a colleague whose mistakes he repeatedly fixed received a promotion. The developer detailed staying late to correct buggy code and applying hotfixes before client demos, only to see the colleague advance due to personal connections with management. Reddit users highlighted the role of office politics and advised documenting contributions to ensure recognition.
