New Delhi, Feb. 14 -- An anonymous user on Blind shared a deeply-personal and heartbreaking experience. After working tirelessly for years, constantly pushing for a promotion, he finally achieved an L7 promotion, a senior leadership role in Amazon. His total compensation (TC) is $900,000 ( Rs.7.8 crore). However, his success came at a huge personal cost.

The user described how their workload increased as they took on more responsibilities, managing teams across Europe and Asia. He had workdays stretching from 7 AM to 9 PM. His dedication to work overshadowed important moments in their personal life.

He spent most of the time in meetings on the day his daughter was born. When his wife struggled with postpartum depression, he skipped a th...