Corporate Employee Shares Blunt Advice on Surviving India’s Work Culture
Corporate Employee Shares Blunt Advice on Surviving India’s Work Culture
Navigating India’s corporate world can be tough. A corporate employee, with four years of experience, shared candid advice on Reddit, calling it “An Indian Corporate Handbook: What I’ve Learnt from My Four Years at Corporate.” His insights sparked debate online.
His first advice was clear never consider anyone a friend at work. “There are only people you don’t dislike and some you do. Trust exists only when there is no conflict of interest. You may also decide to place your trust in them if their incentives are linked to your progress or condition.,” he wrote.
He also warned about HR’s real purpose. “HR is not there to help you. Their job is to protect the company. If your interests align with the firm’s, they will support you.”
The employee emphasized the importance of appearances. He advised working smart but making it look like hard work. “If you finish a task in two hours while others take six, don’t submit it immediately. Sit on it and hype it up to your manager.”
He stressed the need to keep records of important conversations. “If things go wrong, it often turns into a blame game. Documentation can save you.”
He suggested maintaining an image that benefits you. “If you need to leave early, hint at a medical or personal issue. Your reason may not be legit, but your image should support your actions.”
While some users found the advice useful, others called it cynical. One user accused him of being “bitter,” while another dismissed his post as “obvious corporate jargon.”
