Finding a work/life balance is always a challenge.
COVID-19 and working from home shook that up for many people. Now with calls to return to offices, people are finding themselves faced with new challenges.
One employee of tech company Clearlink ended up selling their dog in order to commit more to the company.
Clearlink CEO, James Clarke, not only thought this concession was OK, he applauded it.
In a recent virtual town hall, James Clarke said, “I learned from one of our leaders that in the midst of hearing this message, went out and sold their family dog which breaks my heart.”
He went on, “Truly those are the sacrifices that are being made and I honor you for those sacrifices and what is taking place here.”
Watch part of the speech here.
\u201cOn a company call, Clearlink CEO James Clarke revealed a twisted company culture where one worker is even praised for selling their family dog to sacrifice more for the company.\u201d— More Perfect Union (@More Perfect Union) 1682019051
James Clarke even challenged his employees to try to outwork him then claimed no one could.
Twitter has a few things to say to the CEO.
\u201c#clearlink CEO James Clarke is an idiot. The problem isn\u2019t remote working, it\u2019s poor leadership. Look in the mirror douchebag. \n\nhttps://t.co/czrjrqVLft\u201d— R R (@R R) 1681947117
\u201c@MorePerfectUS 'Quietly quit...but are taking a paycheck'\n\nSomeone explain to this guy\nQuiet quitting \nmeans they are DONE being used\nAt all hours\nFor any kind of drama\n\n& not being compensated for it\n\nIt's another nail in HIS coffin\n\nThey should all go on strike\nHe's in serious need of a clue\u201d— More Perfect Union (@More Perfect Union) 1682019051
\u201c@sltrib Clearlink employees, we are here for you!!! Do not sell your family dog!!\u201d— The Salt Lake Tribune (@The Salt Lake Tribune) 1682008829
\u201cSome CEO's are so out of touch with reality it's sad. Clearlink CEO James Clarke demanded employees return to the office and:\n\n\u2022 suggested that employees get rid of their pets if they cannot commit to working in the office 4 days a week\n\n\u2022 praised an employee for selling their\u2026\u201d— Andrew Lokenauth (@Andrew Lokenauth) 1682004361
\u201c@FluentInFinance I feel for @ClearlinkHR , her workload just tripled no doubt! James Locke doubted anyone could outwork him\u2026 well- the HR team is about to prove him wrong. \nWork/life balance sounds non-existent\u2026 Betting Clearlink will be non-existent before too long. \ud83d\ude33\u201d— Andrew Lokenauth (@Andrew Lokenauth) 1682004361
\u201c@FluentInFinance How does someone at that level get so disconnected from their employees? People are willing to prioritize their career over everything else but there\u2019s usually more to gain then a regular 9-5 salary with little equity.\u201d— Andrew Lokenauth (@Andrew Lokenauth) 1682004361
\u201c@FluentInFinance James seems like a great guy.\ud83d\ude2c\ud83d\ude2c\u201d— Andrew Lokenauth (@Andrew Lokenauth) 1682004361
\u201c@FluentInFinance Congratulations you work a lot!\u201d— Andrew Lokenauth (@Andrew Lokenauth) 1682004361
\u201c@Bruno_J_Navarro That guy is definitely not on cocaine. Certainly not right before the meeting. He just feels that amped and invincible naturally. Isn\u2019t he precious?\u201d— Bruno J. Navarro (@Bruno J. Navarro) 1681958803
\u201c@Bruno_J_Navarro "I challenge any of you to have the people you live with hate me as much as my family hates me." --James Clarke\u201d— Bruno J. Navarro (@Bruno J. Navarro) 1681958803
\u201c@Bruno_J_Navarro Get rid of Clearlink before you get rid of your pet.\n\nThis boss isn't going to be worth it.\u201d— Bruno J. Navarro (@Bruno J. Navarro) 1681958803
With a company culture that toxic, there may not be a company to work so hard for very much longer
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