Family of MSFT employee who died warn tech companies not to overwork workers
10 days ago
- #Workplace Stress
- #Employee Well-being
- #Tech Industry
- Pratik Pandey, a 35-year-old software engineer, died from a heart attack at Microsoft's Mountain View office after working late hours under significant stress.
- Relatives and community leaders are urging tech companies to monitor and alleviate employee stress to prevent similar tragedies.
- Pandey was described as a hardworking, positive individual who enjoyed sports and had a successful career in tech before joining Microsoft in 2020.
- The incident has sparked discussions about work-life balance, the pressures of tech industry jobs, and the need for better employee support systems.
- Comments from the community highlight concerns over unrealistic deadlines, fear of layoffs, and the challenges faced by employees on work visas.
- Calls for tech workers to unionize and for companies to take responsibility for employee well-being have emerged in response to the tragedy.