During a website presentation at my previous tech job, something happened that still unsettles me. A senior teammate collapsed mid presentation, and instead of pausing everything, my manager asked me to step in and finish the pitch as if nothing had happened. I remember sitting there thinking, how did delivering a demo become more important than someone’s life? Have you ever experienced a moment in your career that made you rethink the culture of the companies you pursue?

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At a prior company, my desk was located near HR. I watched helplessly as one person after another was walked out individually in a mass layoff. People caught on and were standing around anxiously wondering if they were next. I remember thinking they could have pulled all the folks that were safe into a room and all the folks that weren't into another room versus having people wait anxiously one by one. It was well over 50 people that tracked by my desk with that knowing look.

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I am glad you're safe.

Wow, I'm really sorry that happened. That sounds kind of traumatizing. I think I've had those little moments where I'm like, this job is not my life and I need to reevaluate my priorities. It sounds like you've had a similar moment.

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Yes, I have. I am even reconsidering quitting my current job to focus on upskilling

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I’ve seen a couple of your posts on here and I’m not 100% sure anything you’ve said is true 😂

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I am talking from past experience. You know how that feels

Wait what?!

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It's sad

Unless it was a life or death situation, your manager did the right thing since it draws attention away from your colleague (so they can recover with less intensity) and re-focuses the energy back to the presentation which is why everyone one assembled and it maintains the professional tone. Sounds cold but this is the reality of business. I once had a direct report collapse due to severe dehydration, lack of sleep, and a caffeine/nicotine overload - who is accountable here? Me as the manager since I delegate work, the company since it was during business hours, or the employee who could have prevented this by making smarter/healthier choices? Sh** happens.

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Huh, that's Business as usual

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