Woman says she was threatened to resign just 15 days into her first corporate job. 'The trauma lasted a year'

Starting a first job is usually seen as an exciting step for fresh graduates. But for one young woman, those first few weeks at work turned into an experience she says affected her long after she left the company. A Reddit post detailing her alleged experience at a company has now gone viral, with many users discussing workplace culture, HR practices and the emotional impact of losing a job early in a career.According to the Reddit user, who identified herself as a 22-year-old fresher, she joined the company full of excitement but was out of the company within just 15 days. She alleged that the situation escalated after one HR representative accused her of making "disgusting things" about her, despite, according to the post, there being no evidence to support the claim.The Reddit user further claimed that another HR official pressured her to resign instead of being terminated. Recalling the incident, she wrote, "It’s a small world of HRs, if you don’t behave and resign rn, your career is potentially ruined forever."She also alleged that during the meeting, her phone was taken away while she was speaking to her family because she was having a panic attack. According to the post, she was warned that security would be called if she refused to resign. The woman additionally claimed that her washroom breaks were monitored despite suffering from a urinary tract infection (UTI) and other health issues.Looking back, she said the dismissal itself was not what stayed with her the most. "People think losing a job is the painful part. For me, the painful part was everything that came after: therapy, anxiety, sleepless nights, and watching my friends move forward while I struggled to rebuild."She added that being fresh out of college left her feeling powerless. "I was 22, fresh out of college, and had no idea how to navigate a situation where all the power felt like it was on the other side of the table."Reddit users react with support and skepticismThe post quickly attracted hundreds of comments, with reactions ranging from sympathy to doubt. Some users questioned the authenticity of the story, with one commenter asking the original poster to reply "so I know that you're human."Responding to the speculation, the Reddit user said, "Why is everyone calling me a bot, man?" before adding that she had been sharing the post widely only because she wanted her experience to be heard. "I honestly just want my story to be heard, have a nice day!"Another Reddit user advised her never to feel forced into signing resignation papers immediately, saying employees have the right to take time before making such decisions. The original poster thanked the commenter and replied, "I’d never stop fighting for this cause and I'd never stop talking about it. I want my story to spread awareness to every young fresher out there."