Employee Quits Job After Not Being Treated Well, WhatsApp Chat With Manager Goes Viral

Disrespect is something no one should ever tolerate at their workplace, no matter the pay or position. Recently, an engineer set an example by quitting his job after facing disrespect from his manager. He shared a WhatsApp chat between them, where the manager was seen apologizing and trying to make amends. However, the engineer stood firm on his decision to resign. The chat, posted on X, has since gone viral.

Engineer quits job after facing disrespect, his WhatsApp chat with Manager goes viral

In a recent viral incident, an engineer named Ashutosh Nautiyal sparked conversations online after he shared a WhatsApp chat with his manager on social media platform X. The chat captured a moment of tension and regret, as the manager seemed to be apologizing and attempting to fix things after an unpleasant episode at work. Despite several attempts, including texts and even a missed video call, Ashutosh did not budge, making it clear that he had made up his mind.

The chat showed the manager writing,

“Again, I wanna say bro, sorry for yesterday. Don’t feel bad or take it personally. Always there for you.”

Shortly after, he even tried to call, followed by another message saying,

“Shaam ho gayi bhai, kahan ho?”

To this, the engineer replied with calm firmness,

“I am done sir, resignation mail bhej raha hoon aapko. I’ll not continue here.”

The manager tried one last time, asking,

“Can we talk?”

But Ashutosh ended the conversation with a simple,

“No, I don’t want to.”

He posted the screenshot on X with a caption that read, “This is the end, hold your breath and count to 10.” Have a look at the chat,

The post quickly spread across social media, drawing thousands of reactions and discussions. Many users found the situation relatable, pointing out how employees often struggle with disrespect and stress in the workplace but hesitate to take a stand. Ashutosh’s decision to walk away instead of enduring more negativity served as a strong reminder. self-respect and mental peace should never be compromised for any job.

Have a look at the whole tweet

This is the end…
Hold your breathe and count to 10. pic.twitter.com/qY7LUp97Gv

— Ashutosh Nautiyal (@ashutosh_0_7) October 24, 2025

Here is how netizens reacted to the viral tweet

The tweet was posted late at night on October 24, 2025, and to say that it went viral would be an understatement. So far, it has garnered over 2.5 million views, with countless netizens reacting to it. A majority of users agreed that money isn’t everything and that self-respect should never be compromised for a job. Many also resonated with the post, emphasizing how one should never continue facing neglect at the workplace and must always put their mental health first.

Here are some of the most notable comments from the post,

Money is not everything! Self respect should not be traded for anything.

— अमन मौर्य (@mauryaaman1105) October 25, 2025

Stay strong brother. Nothing should be higher than peace.

— Anuj Sharma (@waahbete) October 25, 2025

I don’t know what situation you’ve been through, but I also resigned a few months ago out of self-respect. I had backup plans though so I didn’t think too much about continuing with the toxic manager.

— Prasanna (@Being_Prasanna) October 25, 2025

Stress nahi lene ka. Talk to people who love you and respect you. You made the right decision & just look forward to what happened in the past. Tu Dehradun se h?

— Ahmed Shah (@The_SAhmed) October 25, 2025

Peace of mind 🌠.

— Abhishek (@Abhishek_Tech_) October 25, 2025

Stay strong .. sometime your peace is more important than anything else

— Nilesh Kumar (@nileshsirius) October 26, 2025

hope u find a better job 🙏

— nishant.py1 (@Nishant_Py01) October 25, 2025

Phase 3

Have you ever been in the same position of facing constant neglect and disrespect? Well, situations are tough, but make sure to prioritise your mental health above all! What are your thoughts? Do share via the comments below.