‘Red Flag Alert’: Mumbai Company Wants Employees with ‘Sorted’ Personal Life, Sparks Backlash Online
'Red Flag Alert': Mumbai Company Wants Employees with 'Sorted' Personal Life, Sparks Backlash Online
A job posting by Hexaware BPS in Navi Mumbai has gone viral, igniting a debate about workplace expectations and the importance of work-life balance.
The company is seeking a Talent Acquisition Executive with a rather unusual requirement: candidates must have a “sorted personal life” with “no baggage.” This stipulation has drawn widespread criticism from netizens, who view it as indicative of a toxic work culture.
The job listing, shared on Reddit and originating from Naukri.com, offers a salary package between ₹2.75 and 3.75 lakhs per annum. While the other qualifications listed include experience in the BPO industry, client relationship management, and a proactive attitude, the requirement for a “sorted personal life” stands out, raising eyebrows about the expectations placed on employees.
Many users on Reddit have criticized the company’s approach, viewing it as a reflection of an unhealthy work environment that discourages employees from prioritizing their personal lives. Comments ranged from calls for legal reforms to protect employee rights to concerns about the increasing pressures in Indian workplaces.
One user remarked, “Employers need to be legally forced to treat employees with basic respect.”
Another noted the alarming trend of professional work-life imbalance in India, comparing it to Japan’s notorious work culture.
“That’s actually kind of hilarious, how on earth would they even measure that? “Sorry but we’ve decided not to move further with your candidacy, one of the interviewers sensed some unresolved trauma.”
Another remarked, “Need to work due to poverty ? Unsolved personal issues, come back when you’re a millionaire”
Some other commented, “red flag alert! management has personal life with baggage
Another user added, “I’m not at all surprised by this. Companies started telling people where they can be in their off hours and what they’re allowed to post on social media. no one should be shocked they want to control the rest of your life outside of work, too. They already pushed the boundary and know people will accept it with minimal complaint.”
“I hope they’re paying 100% for therapy then and providing weekly hour long slots for therapy,” one user joked
This job posting comes in the wake of heightened discussions about employee well-being in India, particularly after the tragic death of 26-year-old Ernst & Young employee Anna Sebastian Perayil, who reportedly experienced severe work-related stress. Her mother’s open letter to EY’s chairman calling for accountability has amplified conversations about mental health and workplace pressures.
