CEO shares intern's first email suggesting one-line business strategy; details inside
The message, now widely shared across social media, has sparked a mix of humour, criticism, and conversation around workplace dynamics.
CEO posts intern's email on X
Roshan Patel, founder and CEO of Arrow Payments, shared the intern's email on X with the caption, 'We hired a college intern. Today's his first day. Here's what he just sent me.' The post also included a screenshot of the message.
The email, written without much context or elaboration, read: 'Hey, I had a quick idea for the company, sorry if this was already brought up, but have we tried increasing revenue?'
Reactions range from humour to disapproval
The post soon gathered momentum on social media, where users weighed in on the intern's tone, timing, and understanding of business operations.
While some called the message bold and amusing, others criticised its lack of depth.
One user commented sarcastically, 'Yeah, great idea. We should probably start with cutting headcount.' Another responded, 'Oh dear, I haven't even entered college yet, and I know what revenue is. You can't just increase it magically with a knob, button, or switch.'
Some users were more critical. According to one comment, 'To be honest, increase revenue by firing the intern.'
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Another user wrote, 'My experience with such people: they believe in shortcuts to success and think everyone else is just working inefficiently. But when real hard work is required, they fall short.'
CEO offers no further response
Patel did not provide any additional comment or clarification regarding the intern's message or its intended purpose. Although the email did not contain a specific proposal, it has sparked broader discussions online about how interns navigate new roles and the standards of communication expected in professional environments.
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