# What ex-Facebook employee said about Sheryl Sandberg in new book
In her memoir, "Careless People: A Cautionary Tale of Power, Greed, and Lost Idealism," former Facebook employee Sarah Wynn-Williams reveals troubling incidents involving ex-COO Sheryl Sandberg. Wynn-Williams alleges that during a European trip, Sandberg spent $13,000 on lingerie for herself and her 26-year-old female assistant. She further claims that on a private jet returning from the trip, Sandberg, dressed in pajamas, invited the assistant to join her in the only bed on the plane, becoming visibly irritated when the offer was declinned.

Meta has dismissed these allegations, stating that Wynn-Williams was terminated in 2017 for poor performance and toxic behavior, and that an investigation at the time found her claims to be misleading and unfounded.

Wynn-Williams' memoir also critiques the internal culture at Facebook, describing it as toxic and highlighting issues such as misogyny and double standards among top executives. She portrays Sandberg and CEO Mark Zuckerberg as power-hungry and indifferent to the consequences of their actions. The book further alleges that Zuckerberg sought to ingratiate himself with the Chinese Communist Party by providing briefings on new technologies like artificial intelligence, developing censorship tools, and attempting to conceal these efforts from the U.S. Congress.

These revelations have sparked discussions about the ethical practices and internal dynamics of major tech companies, particularly concerning the behavior of their leadership. The memoir serves as a cautionary tale about the potential pitfalls of unchecked power and ambition within influential organizations.