> His huge mistake was to ignore my plea to take the day off to feel better and be able to handle the situation. Had he done so I believe everything that happened could have been avoided.
After reading your account, I agree completely. I spent nearly 6 years at Amazon, and I know how it can get.
> I did continue to do the work, and voice my complaints, it just eventually got to the point I couldn't handle the stress, so I talked to my manager to ask how to move forward. He did nothing to really relieve my stress and just ordered me to do it anyway ( which I did; even under all the stress )
This comment isn't aimed at you, but at anyone who may find themselves in similar circumstances: leave work immediately for the day. What would happen if you came down with food poisoning or started coughing uncontrollably? You'd leave without a second thought. Do so in this circumstance - send the "I'm not feeling well, heading home" email and get the fuck out of the situation that is causing the uncontrollable stress. Get some perspective and address the situation the next day.
After reading your account, I agree completely. I spent nearly 6 years at Amazon, and I know how it can get.
> I did continue to do the work, and voice my complaints, it just eventually got to the point I couldn't handle the stress, so I talked to my manager to ask how to move forward. He did nothing to really relieve my stress and just ordered me to do it anyway ( which I did; even under all the stress )
This comment isn't aimed at you, but at anyone who may find themselves in similar circumstances: leave work immediately for the day. What would happen if you came down with food poisoning or started coughing uncontrollably? You'd leave without a second thought. Do so in this circumstance - send the "I'm not feeling well, heading home" email and get the fuck out of the situation that is causing the uncontrollable stress. Get some perspective and address the situation the next day.