Summary
An employee, who did not fully understand their job, shared on Reddit how they managed to succeed despite challenges. They used online resources to prepare for a big meeting and impressed their boss, who then asked them to lead a new project. This story highlights the pressures and strategies some workers use to manage job tasks when they feel unprepared.
Key Facts
- An employee admitted on Reddit to not fully understanding their job for eight months.
- They were hired because they interviewed well and claimed to be a fast learner.
- The employee had to lead a meeting involving detailed questions and had four days to prepare.
- They prepared by watching YouTube tutorials and using AI tools like ChatGPT.
- The employee used strategic questions during the meeting to engage senior engineers.
- Their boss praised their work and asked them to lead an upcoming project.
- Similar stories have been shared on Reddit, where employees discuss using dishonesty to succeed at work.
