WARNING: A brief mention of suicidal thoughts.
The publication interviewed two current and 14 former employees about what it’s like to work at the talk show. They argued that the “ugly environment behind the scenes” started with Jimmy and was exacerbated by nine different showrunners in nine years.
It was reportedly no secret that there were “good Jimmy days” and “bad Jimmy days” and that employees feared Jimmy’s “explosions” and derogatory behavior. Some employees who reported concerns to the department were said to have been retaliated against, including dismissal. .
Despite Jimmy’s charismatic personality, the reality was reportedly “pretty bleak.” “It’s a shame because this was my dream job,” said one former employee. “Late night writing is a dream job for many people, and they keep coming.” ”
It is said that the mental condition of seven former staff members deteriorated due to the experience in the program. Former employees said the locker rooms were called “crying rooms” and people often joked that they wanted to “kill themselves.” One former employee told Rolling Stone: I didn’t want to live anymore. I always wanted to kill myself. ”
“Nobody said ‘no’ to Jimmy. Everyone was walking on eggshells, especially the showrunners,” claimed another former employee. “I had no idea which Jimmy to get and when he was going to have a fit. I know.”
“I felt like Jimmy’s bad mood would ruin everyone’s day,” another told Rolling Stone. “People don’t joke around in the office, they don’t stand up and talk to each other. Jimmy is in a bad mood, so focus on what you have to do, and if he sees it, he might fly away.” It felt like.”
In addition, multiple former employees said they saw Jimmy appearing to be drunk or smelling alcohol at work. Eight former employees said that looking hungover affected his mood. “When something went wrong, we all knew what to do afterward, which was to avoid making eye contact and not make the next mistake,” said one former employee. claimed that it happens in “little things”.
A representative for Jimmy has not commented on the record. “We are very proud of this,” said an NBC spokesperson. tonight show, providing a respectful working environment is a top priority. As with any workplace, we asked our employees to raise their concerns. They are being investigated and action taken if necessary. As always, we encourage employees who feel they have experienced or observed behavior that violates our policies to report their concerns so that we can address them accordingly. ”
Read the full Rolling Stone article here.
