- Hyderabad Amazon employee Deepika shared 10 career tips on what not to share at work
- She advised against discussing salary, office gossip, and negative opinions about colleagues
- Personal matters like relationship drama and health details should be kept private
A Hyderabad-based Amazon employee is going viral after posting a blunt career guide: "10 Things I've Learned Never to Share in Corporate". Deepika, who posts on Instagram as @deepika.not.padukone, says she learned the rules "the hard way" after navigating multiple teams and office cultures. "As someone who has navigated multiple teams and corporate cultures, I have realised that oversharing can quietly derail your career," she wrote in the caption of her video.
Her video, which has crossed 493,000 views, struck a nerve with professionals who say office boundaries are essential in competitive workplaces.
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Here are the 10 points mentioned by her:
1. Salary: The woman suggested keeping the salary information private. "Comparing numbers only breeds tension," she said.
2. Office Gossip: She stated that even "harmless" gossip can ruin your reputation.
3. Negative Opinions About Colleagues: She said criticism spreads faster than one can think. One should avoid criticising employees informally.
4. Relationship Drama: She said that personal life shouldn't become everyone's entertainment.
5. Health Details: The woman further suggested that the health details must be kept confidential. Share it only when it is necessary. "Only share what impacts your work or requires support," she said.
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6 Politics and Religion: She also advised avoiding discussing topics related to politics and religion as "hot topics rarely lead to productive conversations".
7. Boss Complaints: She noted that venting may feel good, but it often backfires. Hence, it must be avoided in the office.
8. Job Hunt Updates: If you are looking for a job, it must be kept private until it's official.
9. Too Much Personal Info: She also suggested against having a conversation about personal life as "oversharing can blur professional boundaries".
10. Confidential Company Info: As the last and one of the most important points, she noted that one must keep company information confidential. "NDAs exist for a reason. Protect your career," she wrote.
Social Media Reaction
The post continues to gain traction on social media, with a majority of commenters on Deepika's post saying the advice rang true. "Good one. Maybe it would help a lot of people who are just going to start their journey," one user wrote in the comment section.
"Ik it's the reality but it's kinda sad that a person can't even rely on their colleague even for a bit of time... They spend almost their entire day working n still can't vent/say about anything if they are frustrated cause people can't just keep things to themselves.. They have to gossip n make fun of someone's bad condition.. Like seriously.. You guys can't trust each other," another user weighed in.
