Netflix employee fired for sharing personal details in retreat trust exercise

What commenters are saying

Commenters largely criticized the retreat exercise as a trap, arguing that work/life separation exists for good reason and that employers should not be treated as friends. Many noted the irony of companies urging employees to bring their whole selves to work while punishing honesty. Several pointed out the firing likely opens Netflix to a lawsuit, given the disclosed medical treatment was for depression after a parent's death. A few comments questioned the appropriateness of sharing such details at a work function.