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This video confirms what I’ve thought for a long time. The biggest problem with Linus Tech Tips is Linus.
And the fact that the video even declares that it took Yvonne to put her foot down before any changes could take place confirms that LTT has a cult of personality that is damaging the brand and the team. And keeping Linus as a CVO isn’t going to change that.
And of course, Madison’s accusations bring a whole new layer to the drama. A layer that should have been more obvious to me given that the only woman on that video was Linus’ wife.
Also, anyone else find it funny that Gary Key made yet another mistake in this video - that Linus was the one that talked about testing every video - and not Gary’s own fucking team member? Also his little “I dont agree with EVERY criticism” was a bit too petulant and defensive for this video. Come on…
And of course, Madison’s accusations bring a whole new layer to the drama.
Honestly, I couldn’t quite simpatize with her. She complains they were giving her too much to do? Apparently rest of the team also had a lot on their plate as well and most of them are still in the company. Now they even have a team to do her job (according to her), so my guess is that if she waited for it she would have help coming (in a company like that, hiring isn’t quite easy for sure). I feel like they tried to create an environment where they are like friends joking around and she didn’t take the hint and now she’s taking any chance of using the LTT brand for her own benefit. This being said, there’s a lot of hints of the company not being very friendly towards their workers. My guess is that Linus is the owner and works like one, and wants everyone else to work as much as him.
It’s quite clear that Linus is way over his head on this, he himself admitted it multiple times, specially with him bringing someone else to be the CEO of the company.
Honestly, I couldn’t quite simpatize with her. She complains they were giving her too much to do?
Unless you fully understand the effort involved in her reported daily and weekly quotas, you aren’t qualified to make an opinion on them. But what might make more sense to you is that LTT currently has a full team dedicated to what she was expected to do by herself.
The biggest issue for me was her reports of a toxic work environment. When she would bring up concerns about her workload, they’d respond by insulting her and threatening her job. She even saw an instance where a coworker felt she was sexually harassed and Linus yelled at and berated her for being an idiot.
My guess is that Linus is the owner and works like one, and wants everyone else to work as much as him.
This is exactly the kind of boss that creates a toxic work environment. A good boss should be respectful of each employee’s strengths and limitations and foster an environment where everyone can contribute meaningfully without feeling unduely overburdened.
Yes, Linus is a workaholic. His work ethic is unhealthy. He has publicly acknowledged this on WAN show numerous times. If he expects his employees to work as hard as he does, then he is knowingly fostering an unhealthy work environment.
and now she’s taking any chance of using the LTT brand for her own benefit
Serious question: how does she stand to benefit from the action she’s taken? Some other employer will take pity on her and hire her? Internet karma? I don’t immediately see a win in this for her.
She complains they were giving her too much to do? Apparently rest of the team also had a lot on their plate as well and most of them are still in the company.
What does that have to do with sympathizing with her?
No sympathy for Chanie Wenjack because lots of his classmates managed to graduate?
This video confirms what I’ve thought for a long time. The biggest problem with Linus Tech Tips is Linus.
And the fact that the video even declares that it took Yvonne to put her foot down before any changes could take place confirms that LTT has a cult of personality that is damaging the brand and the team. And keeping Linus as a CVO isn’t going to change that.
And of course, Madison’s accusations bring a whole new layer to the drama. A layer that should have been more obvious to me given that the only woman on that video was Linus’ wife.
Also, anyone else find it funny that Gary Key made yet another mistake in this video - that Linus was the one that talked about testing every video - and not Gary’s own fucking team member? Also his little “I dont agree with EVERY criticism” was a bit too petulant and defensive for this video. Come on…
Excellent analysis!
Linus ego and “I can do no wrong” attitude consistently adds fuel to the flame.
Honestly, I couldn’t quite simpatize with her. She complains they were giving her too much to do? Apparently rest of the team also had a lot on their plate as well and most of them are still in the company. Now they even have a team to do her job (according to her), so my guess is that if she waited for it she would have help coming (in a company like that, hiring isn’t quite easy for sure). I feel like they tried to create an environment where they are like friends joking around and she didn’t take the hint and now she’s taking any chance of using the LTT brand for her own benefit. This being said, there’s a lot of hints of the company not being very friendly towards their workers. My guess is that Linus is the owner and works like one, and wants everyone else to work as much as him.
It’s quite clear that Linus is way over his head on this, he himself admitted it multiple times, specially with him bringing someone else to be the CEO of the company.
Unless you fully understand the effort involved in her reported daily and weekly quotas, you aren’t qualified to make an opinion on them. But what might make more sense to you is that LTT currently has a full team dedicated to what she was expected to do by herself.
The biggest issue for me was her reports of a toxic work environment. When she would bring up concerns about her workload, they’d respond by insulting her and threatening her job. She even saw an instance where a coworker felt she was sexually harassed and Linus yelled at and berated her for being an idiot.
This is exactly the kind of boss that creates a toxic work environment. A good boss should be respectful of each employee’s strengths and limitations and foster an environment where everyone can contribute meaningfully without feeling unduely overburdened.
Yes, Linus is a workaholic. His work ethic is unhealthy. He has publicly acknowledged this on WAN show numerous times. If he expects his employees to work as hard as he does, then he is knowingly fostering an unhealthy work environment.
Serious question: how does she stand to benefit from the action she’s taken? Some other employer will take pity on her and hire her? Internet karma? I don’t immediately see a win in this for her.
Why not?
She complains they were giving her too much to do? Apparently rest of the team also had a lot on their plate as well and most of them are still in the company.
What does that have to do with sympathizing with her?
No sympathy for Chanie Wenjack because lots of his classmates managed to graduate?