A job interview took a strange turn for a senior professional. The interviewer posed an odd question, unsettling the candidate. The candidate retaliated with a pointed question. This led to a dismissive response and a sour end. The candidate vented online, igniting a discussion. The discussion was about toxic interview culture and power dynamics in hiring.
An HR professional's LinkedIn post praising a Gen Z candidate's refusal of a job requiring Saturday work has gone viral. The candidate prioritised work-life balance, stating she didn't want burnout by 30, which initially surprised the HR professional.
An Indian software professional in Paris experienced a stark contrast in workplace cultures when requesting leave. Unlike the arduous process in India, his French supervisor emphasized his contractual right to time off with simple notification. This incident sparked online discussions about differing labor laws, work-life balance, and employee empowerment between Indian and European professional environments.
A job seeker faced rejection for a remote role. The reason was her location. This was despite no location restrictions mentioned. The candidate responded politely. She pointed out the lack of clarity in the job listing. Her response is now gaining online praise. Many support her for calling out the misleading practice.
A viral post by a software professional has struck a chord online, highlighting a growing frustration among workers who feel undervalued despite going above and beyond. After being denied a raise despite handling double the workload and receiving praise from a top client, the employee was told by his manager that he was "just a number." He soon secured a new job with a 40% salary increase and better benefits, and after his departure, the client he managed followed him to his new company—causing a ₹2.5 crore loss for his former employer.
A viral Reddit post by an Indian employee returning from Europe has sparked widespread discussion about the country's intense and often toxic work culture. The user shared how their brief exposure to European work-life balance made India’s corporate environment feel overwhelming, citing taunts from colleagues, late-night meetings, and a culture that glorifies burnout. Many users echoed similar experiences, pointing to inefficiency, job insecurity, and a lack of boundaries as systemic issues.
A junior employee in Delhi requested to work from home due to heavy rain. The manager denied it, insisting on office attendance. The employee countered that the commute cost exceeded his daily salary. The manager was speechless and postponed the discussion. A formal meeting is scheduled. The incident sparked debate on remote work and employee rights.
Entrepreneur Aryan Kochhar’s viral LinkedIn post exposes the harsh realities of hustle culture, warning against weekend work and skipped vacations. He argues that overwork isn’t ambition but exploitation, and companies often reward sacrifice over skill. His critique sparked widespread debate online, with many agreeing that glorifying burnout only highlights broken systems—not professional success.
Facing a Performance Improvement Plan, an employee on Indian Workplace forum was given the choice of accepting the PIP with the risk of dismissal or resigning with a severance package. He chose to resign, securing five months' salary. Now, he seeks a career change, aiming for non-technical roles like business analyst positions, and welcomes job referrals.
In his last tweet, Sridhar Vembu addressed a common concern about setting up offices in rural India — “Where will we get the talent?” He pointed out that within a 30 km radius in most rural districts, there's often a population of over a million, thanks to India’s high density.
According to the post, the employee lamented, "The employee-friendly European practices are being dismantled by the intrusion of Indian corporate norms." They elaborated further, describing their work arrangement as a flexible eight-hour shift combined with a hybrid schedule that required four days of in-office presence each week.
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