Hyderabad-based Amazon employee shares what not to say at work

A working professional from Hyderabad has unexpectedly kicked off a big conversation online - this time about something most people don’t really think about until it backfires: what not to say at work.

Deepika, who works at Amazon, recently shared a video on Instagram breaking down what she calls the “unspoken rules” of corporate life. Her main point? Oversharing at work might feel harmless in the moment, but it can quietly mess with your image - and even your growth.

In her post, she listed out 10 things she’s learned (the hard way) to keep to herself in office settings. And honestly, a lot of it hit home for people.

Topping her list was salary talk. According to her, comparing paychecks almost always leads to awkwardness or resentment. Then comes office gossip -which might seem casual, but can quickly turn into something that damages your credibility. She also pointed out how venting about colleagues or your boss can easily circle back and put you in a bad spot.

She didn’t stop there. Deepika also mentioned that sharing too much about your personal life - like relationship issues or health details - can blur boundaries. While some things do need to be discussed (especially if they affect your work), she believes not everything belongs in office conversations.

Hot-button topics like politics and religion? Best avoided, she says. And if you’re job hunting, maybe don’t announce it to everyone just yet. Another big one: confidential company info. That’s a strict no-go, for obvious reasons.

Her overall message was simple - just because you can share something doesn’t mean you should. The video quickly picked up traction, with a lot of working professionals jumping in to say, “Yep, learned this the hard way too.” Many agreed that workplaces, especially competitive ones, aren’t always as neutral or safe as they seem - and casual conversations can sometimes be taken out of context.

That said, not everyone fully agreed. Some users pointed out that it’s not about staying completely guarded, but about knowing who to open up to. A few mentioned that sharing health concerns or personal struggles with the right manager or colleague can actually help, not hurt.

And that’s where the conversation landed - somewhere in the middle. Because maybe the real takeaway isn’t to stop sharing altogether, but to be a little more aware of what you say, who you say it to, and where that information might end up. In corporate life, that line between “friendly” and “too much” is thinner than most people realise. What are your views on Deepika's suggestions? Let us know in the comment section below.