Published: June 5, 2026 β’ 8:10 AM IST Β· Updated: June 5, 2026 β’ 9:19 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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A software engineer who left a comfortable job at a multinational company for a fast-growing startup said that he regretted the decision almost immediately, citing micromanagement, misaligned work and a lack of ownership in his new role.
The techie shared his experience in a post on the subreddit r/developersIndia titled, βI recently joined a startup, and I'm already regretting it.
However, just three weeks into the new role, he said he began hearing concerns from colleagues about his manager's leadership style.