“Had my wife not quit, I’m not sure what would have happened to her,” reveals techie sharing his wife’s experience at EY

 A LinkedIn post by a concerned individual has stirred an important conversation around the toxic work culture prevalent in many multinational corporations (MNCs) operating in India. The post of Aakash Venkatasubramanian shares the harrowing story of his partner, who left her job at EY due to the unhealthy work environment. Her husband’s emotional reflection highlights the growing issue of glorified overwork in the corporate world.

“Had my wife not quit, I’m not sure what would have happened to her,” he writes, addressing the long work hours expected by many large companies. The post underscores that 18-hour workdays have become normalized in Indian branches of MNCs, even though such conditions wouldn’t be tolerated in other countries. “Indians are seen as donkeys to offload work to, and India as a factory willing to operate 24×7,” he adds.

What makes the situation more troubling, according to the post, is the lack of governmental support for workers. It points out that while the government collects taxes, it does little to protect employees in cases of layoffs or unbearable working conditions. “The government does not help taxpayers when they are laid off but happily collects taxes,” the post laments, urging the government to take action to prevent future tragedies.

The comment section of the post reveals a broader consensus on the issue. “We’re even taxed on the severance packages,” writes Abhishek Srivastava. Subham Sengupta adds, “The problem isn’t with these MNCs alone but with the mentality in their Indian counterparts, who wear extended hours as a badge of honor under the guise of company loyalty.”

The story resonates deeply, reflecting the struggles of many in India’s corporate sector, where the balance between work and personal life is often sacrificed for the sake of career progression.

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