India, Oct. 23 -- First jobs are often exciting and full of learning opportunities, but for one employee, a high-paying role at a multinational company quickly became overwhelming and stressful.

In a post on Reddit (@IntelligentFigure854), the employee shared being assigned multiple work stories within weeks and expected to "figure things out independently".

"First job outta college: 12 LPA, good pay, but I'm drowning with zero guidance, unrealistic expectations, and constant anxiety," the caption of the post reads.

According to the post, the company's codebase is massive and undocumented, requiring an understanding of several files for even small changes. Guidance from seniors is slow, and when support is given, the employee is told t...