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A remote worker is left infuriated when their valuable coworker, who was a super-efficient programmer, gets fired for “underperformance.”
The author in the now-viral r/AntiWork story on Reddit suspects that the decision was biased and starts to question what truly matters in the game of appearances when it comes to pleasing managers.
The author shares their frustration over their co-worker’s firing despite their excellent performance, prompting them to consider the importance of appearing efficient to managers, not just being efficient.
The story resonated with readers prompting discussion on how to strike this balance effectively in the comments.
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