A Reddit user sparked a debate on employee rights in India after sharing a message from his manager demanding 12-hour shifts for a salary of Rs 3.8 lakh per annum. The post, which went viral, featured the manager’s insistence on continuous work support, warning against any gaps. Responses from users ranged from calling the manager “insufferable” to suggesting the employee quit due to poor working conditions. Some advised logging off on time despite pressure, while others criticized the use of Telegram for official communication. The situation highlighted ongoing concerns about workplace exploitation and the need for better employee protections.
A Reddit user sparked a discussion about workplace exploitation and employee rights in India after posting a screenshot of a message from his manager. According to the post, the manager expected the user to work 12-hour shifts for a meager base salary of Rs 3.8 lakh per annum (LPA). The post quickly went viral, inciting a vigorous online debate about workplace exploitation and the necessity for improved employee protections in India.
“Today my manager shared this in the telegram group after I declined to work 12 hours for a basic pay of 3.8 LPA. Any suggestions on how to respond, please?” was the text of the post.
The screenshot, initially in Hindi, disclosed the manager’s harsh message, explicitly insisting that the employee work long hours. He stated, “I require day and night support until the 25th, so no one should miss the office. If anyone has a concern, let me know now and call me—I will hear out all issues and address them. If there’s any lapse in work, I won’t accommodate anyone.”
The manager further mentioned, “There must be no gaps in work. If someone feels overwhelmed, they can speak to Batra Sir and request a change of team.”
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The post swiftly attracted a wave of outraged responses, with many labeling the manager as “insufferable” and “rude.” Others encouraged the Reddit user to resign, deeming the working conditions as unacceptable. Some commenters proposed a more assertive strategy, imploring the employee to log out on time, regardless of the manager’s requests. Meanwhile, others were pointedly distracted by the fact that the company utilized Telegram for official communication.
One user remarked, “Just agree, sir, and log out at 6 pm every day. The next day, if he asks, simply say yes again and continue the same. Do this without any guilt or shame.”
Another user noted, “If you don’t have any financial obligations, leave immediately. If you do, look for a better job. Do your best to excel at whatever you pursue.” A third user added, “I’ve never seen Telegram used as a communication tool in a professional environment.”
A fourth user commented, “If he doesn’t want any gaps, then he should hire more staff or pay you all better. Personally, I think you should put in some extra hours and then start mentioning health issues while requesting sick leave.”