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India Today
2 days ago
- Business
- India Today
Bengaluru techie hospitalised after CEO's outburst on video call, shares traumatic post
A harrowing account shared on Reddit by a Bengaluru techie has sparked concern around workplace abuse in India's tech startup techie, in the post shared on the Reddit account r/IndianWorkplace, described their traumatic experience after working at a 'small event discovery startup' in Bengaluru as a junior data scientist, claiming that they suffered relentless psychological harassment during their the post titled 'I had a complete breakdown during a work video call because my CEO kept screaming - still dealing with the trauma,' the techie recounted seven months of mental torture under a non-technical CEO who 'micromanaged everything, imposed unrealistic deadlines, and yelled constantly'. Writing about their 'psychological torture', the Bengaluru techie added that their CEO had 'zero technical background but believed he was a data science expert'.'He'd create these completely unrealistic deadlines from thin air, change project requirements whenever he felt like it, and then lose his complete mind when reality didn't match his delusions,' the techie said, adding: 'Every. Single. Day. This chap demanded I explain every minute detail of my work directly to him. If my explanation wasn't flawless, or if he couldn't understand something technical, he would completely explode. I'm talking about full-scale screaming sessions where he'd destroy me both professionally and personally.'advertisementDespite working 12-14 hour days, weekends included, the techie said they were constantly belittled and publicly humiliated. Things, however, took a dark turn during a Google Meet, held a week after their resignation.'I tried desperately to address his points professionally, but he just kept escalating. Yelling louder and louder. The verbal attack was so brutal that I literally couldn't breathe properly. My chest started tightening, I began struggling for air, and I completely collapsed in my chair. Thank God, my mother heard the chaos from the adjacent room and rushed me to the hospital immediately,' they the trauma didn't end with the resignation. The company's HR - a one-person department – had a rather cold response to the medical emergency, portraying basic legal obligations like final settlement and experience letters as favours.'Then they intentionally delayed my Provident Fund paperwork for months, ignoring my respectful follow-ups. It felt like deliberate sabotage designed to harm my career opportunities. Anyone who's worked in India knows how crucial smooth PF transfers are, and toxic companies love creating obstacles in this process,' the techie added.'I still get flashbacks. This man made me question my skills, my worth, everything,' the employee said, adding that the CEO even brought a young intern to tears in a similar the entire post here: The Bengaluru techie concluded their post with a message of solidarity for those suffering in silence: 'If someone consistently makes you feel worthless, the issue is with them, not you. Your mental health is more important than any salary.'Tune InMust Watch
Mint
2 days ago
- Business
- Mint
Bengaluru news: Employee hospitalised after company and HR continue ‘vindictive behaviour' even after resignation
At a tech startup in Bengaluru with a 'non-tech micromanaging' CEO, an employee suffered a complete breakdown, leading to hospitalisation because of the 'vindictive behaviour' of the company and its HR, even after they resigned. In a viral Reddit post, the employee, a Junior Data Scientist, said they survived 7 months of relentless psychological harassment, claiming that the CEO 'micromanaged everything, imposed unrealistic deadlines, and yelled constantly'. They shared that the CEO would demand an explanation for every minute detail of work, and if the explanation wasn't flawless, or if he couldn't understand something technical, 'he would completely explode'. 'I'm talking about full-scale screaming sessions where he'd destroy me both professionally and personally.' The employee said they think they were 'specifically targeted' because of being 'quiet and physically thin - an easy victim for his power games'. 'It was always criticism, always fault-finding, always something I was supposedly doing incorrectly.' The Redditor said they worked at the company for 12-14 hours each day, for seven consecutive months, 'weekends included.' 'I took exactly TWO sick days the entire period.' Eventually, the employee said they 'couldn't endure it anymore and submitted my resignation.' A week after their resignation, the employee said they were working from home when the CEO scheduled a Google Meet and 'deliberately excluded my reporting manager.' The Redditor shared that they 'desperately' tried to address the CEO's points professionally, 'but he just kept escalating. Yelling louder and louder.' The verbal attack was so brutal that the employee collapsed. 'I literally couldn't breathe properly. My chest started tightening, I began struggling for air, and I completely collapsed in my chair.' Thankfully, the Redditor's mother heard the chaos from the adjacent room and rushed them to the hospital immediately. The Redditor said the torture did not stop even after their hospitalisation. 'The HR department, handled by a single person, was equally malicious. She had the audacity to frame my medical emergency as some kind of charity they were providing by paying my final settlement despite my 'prolonged absence'.' The prolonged absence the HR referred to was, according to the Redditor, TWO days off in seven months, then three additional days of doctor-prescribed rest after a high-stress work-induced breakdown. The employee also said that the company 'intentionally delayed my Provident Fund paperwork for months, ignoring my respectful follow-ups.' 'It felt like deliberate sabotage designed to harm my career opportunities.' The Redditor said they still have flashbacks about that call on some nights. 'It's horrifying how one individual can completely destroy your mental health and self-confidence.' 'I understand people say 'just quit toxic jobs', but when you're experiencing it, especially as a young professional building your career, it's incredibly complex. You start believing maybe you're actually the problem.' On a sombre note, the Redditor said, 'These workplace bullies exist everywhere, and they're not just 'demanding bosses' - they're psychological abusers who happen to control your salary.' 'To anyone currently trapped in a similar nightmare: your mental health is infinitely more important than any salary. Trust your instincts. If someone consistently makes you feel worthless, the issue is with them, not you,' the employee suggested.
Economic Times
7 days ago
- Business
- Economic Times
Employee gets appraisal after one year but gets shock of his life when he looks at his salary
A deeply disillusioned professional took to Reddit's Indian Workplace community to vent about a distressing experience that left them emotionally shattered and financially frustrated. Their warning was simple yet powerful—avoid working for family-owned businesses, particularly the kind often called " Lala companies ," where decisions are often arbitrary and heavily skewed in favor of the individual had been employed at such a firm for over a year, patiently enduring difficult circumstances with the hope that annual appraisal season might bring some reward. When the time finally arrived, the increase they received was a meager Rs 1,200. Although clearly underwhelming, they tried to find solace in the idea that any increment, however small, was still progress. They convinced themselves to stay optimistic, choosing to focus on the fact that at least their salary was technically on the what followed turned that small relief into utter disappointment. It came to light that the company had failed to deduct Provident Fund (PF) contributions for years. Instead of acknowledging their error or offering a fair solution, management decided to retroactively deduct Rs 1,800 from the employee's next paycheck to "rectify" the mistake. With the increment at Rs 1,200 and the deduction being ₹1,800, the net impact on the new salary was a decrease of Rs 600. What was supposed to be an appraisal turned into a financial setback , making the situation feel both absurd and deeply post quickly gained traction on Reddit, resonating with many others who had experienced similar forms of exploitation. Numerous users chimed in with their own horror stories and harsh critiques of such workplaces. One commenter was shocked by the insultingly low increment and urged the original poster to start searching for a new job immediately, calling such firms abusive and user shared their ordeal of being offered a job with absolutely no salary hike and even having ₹1,000 held back from each monthly payment, to be paid out only after a year. Yet another added that their current position in a mid-sized pharmaceutical company—also run in a similar family-dominated manner—was plagued by incompetent leadership. Their manager, described as toxic and intellectually lacking, maintained job security simply because of a long-standing relationship with the owner, rather than actual merit.
Time of India
7 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Employee gets appraisal after one year but gets shock of his life when he looks at his salary
Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads A deeply disillusioned professional took to Reddit's Indian Workplace community to vent about a distressing experience that left them emotionally shattered and financially frustrated. Their warning was simple yet powerful—avoid working for family-owned businesses, particularly the kind often called " Lala companies ," where decisions are often arbitrary and heavily skewed in favor of the individual had been employed at such a firm for over a year, patiently enduring difficult circumstances with the hope that annual appraisal season might bring some reward. When the time finally arrived, the increase they received was a meager Rs 1,200. Although clearly underwhelming, they tried to find solace in the idea that any increment, however small, was still progress. They convinced themselves to stay optimistic, choosing to focus on the fact that at least their salary was technically on the what followed turned that small relief into utter disappointment. It came to light that the company had failed to deduct Provident Fund (PF) contributions for years. Instead of acknowledging their error or offering a fair solution, management decided to retroactively deduct Rs 1,800 from the employee's next paycheck to "rectify" the mistake. With the increment at Rs 1,200 and the deduction being ₹1,800, the net impact on the new salary was a decrease of Rs 600. What was supposed to be an appraisal turned into a financial setback , making the situation feel both absurd and deeply post quickly gained traction on Reddit, resonating with many others who had experienced similar forms of exploitation. Numerous users chimed in with their own horror stories and harsh critiques of such workplaces. One commenter was shocked by the insultingly low increment and urged the original poster to start searching for a new job immediately, calling such firms abusive and user shared their ordeal of being offered a job with absolutely no salary hike and even having ₹1,000 held back from each monthly payment, to be paid out only after a year. Yet another added that their current position in a mid-sized pharmaceutical company—also run in a similar family-dominated manner—was plagued by incompetent leadership. Their manager, described as toxic and intellectually lacking, maintained job security simply because of a long-standing relationship with the owner, rather than actual merit.
The Hindu
13-06-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Garbage collection affected as contract workers continue protest in Coimbatore
Uncollected waste accumulated across multiple areas in the city on Friday as contract sanitary workers of Coimbatore Corporation continued their protest for the fifth consecutive day, disrupting regular waste collection and sanitation services in the city According to the Corporation, there are 3,442 contract sanitary workers and 525 contract drivers engaged through contractors. The civic body has stated that contract sanitation workers could be paid a maximum of ₹20,454 per month and that there was no provision to increase this amount. In a statement, the Corporation said the sanctioned net monthly salary was ₹16,000. An additional ₹1,250, compared to the previous year, was to be credited to workers' bank accounts directly by the contractor. A proposal had been sent to the Directorate of Municipal Administration seeking approval for any further increase in wages discussed during negotiations. The total monthly package includes deductions for Provident Fund (PF) and Employees' State Insurance (ESI). Of the total ₹3,750, the employer's PF contribution is ₹1,950 and the employee's ₹1,800. For ESI, the employer contributes ₹572 and the employee ₹132. These contributions are to be managed and deposited by the contractor. The Corporation also stated that salary slips would be issued by the 20th of each month. Uniforms, safety kits, reflective jackets, and gloves would be distributed. Camps would be held across wards to raise awareness among workers about PF and ESI benefits. A similar salary proposal was under consideration for Domestic Breeding Checkers (DBC). While some workers returned to duty on Friday after accepting the Corporation's terms, others continued to demand a monthly salary of ₹23,000, rejecting the ₹20,454 offered. Over 200 workers assembled at the Collectorate to press their demand and were subsequently detained by the police. 'Nearly 90% of the workers resumed duty today. We have begun clearing over 1,800 tonnes of mixed waste that had accumulated over the last four days. Segregation is under way at the Vellalore dump yard. We will continue discussions with the remaining workers who have not yet returned,' said Corporation Commissioner M. Sivaguru Prabakaran.
