Recently, a post on Reddit by an employee has sparked outrage among social media users after the individual revealed that their company is adjusting salaries to provide “less work” and “more time for family.” Reactions have been mixed, with some advising the employee to seek new employment, while others suggested that this could be a precursor to potential layoffs.

The email from HR stated, “Yay! More time for family and friends! We’re adjusting your responsibilities, so you have less on your plate moving forward. Your title remains the same, but due to fewer tasks, your salary will be recalculated accordingly (you can check the new calculation on your dashboard).” It went on to explain that employees could access and sign the updated form on their dashboards but should wait for a further email before starting any work.

Commenters on the post expressed their disbelief, with one sarcastically noting, “Yay! We are cutting your salary! (And we’re totally not gonna decrease your workload, we are just saying that).” Another user sarcastically remarked, Great! I’m going to cut my productivity completely so I can concentrate on finding a new job! This will give you plenty of time in the office to cover the shortfall, which could be a nice opportunity to connect with colleagues.” 

Third commenter added, “It’s borderline psychotic to be honest,” highlighting the confusion and frustration surrounding the company’s decision.”

Another suggested, “You should request a new job description before proceeding and look into your state’s unemployment benefits; you might be able to resign and still receive the full amount, depending on the circumstances.”