‘How To Explain Power Cuts To My Nordic Boss?' Bengaluru Man Cries For Help

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21-05-2025

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The user expressed how this has fostered scepticism from their CEO, making him anxious every time the power drops.
If you are a resident of Bengaluru, you must know that the infrastructure of the city is often considered inadequate. Issues like power cuts, waterlogging, unending traffic, and inconsistent road quality are major concerns for people. Now, an employee working remotely for a Sweden-based IT company has ignited a discussion on Reddit after expressing frustration over frequent power cuts in Bengaluru.
Sharing his ordeal on Reddit, he wrote, 'How do I explain frequent power cuts to my Nordic boss?" The employee shared how the company headhunted him for a remote role with meetings typically scheduled between 12:30 PM and 6:30 PM IST. He then detailed how frequent, long power cuts have led to missed crucial meetings.
'I work remotely for a small IT company, reporting directly to the CEO and CTO in Sweden. I live in Indiranagar, Bengaluru — supposedly a prime area — yet we have been experiencing frequent, long power cuts, 2–3 times a week. These outages often overlap with my meetings, some lasting for hours," the worker wrote.
Expressing how this has fostered scepticism from their CEO, making him anxious every time the power drops, the employee continued, 'I stay in a small 1 BHK and can't afford an inverter. It is frustrating and embarrassing, especially since this area is considered well-developed. After a few missed meetings, my CEO now sounds sceptical — like he thinks I am making excuses. That has made things worse. I am anxious every time the power drops."
'I want to work — I am just stuck with unreliable infrastructure I can't control. It's 2025, and I live in the so-called tech capital of India, yet I am worried about losing my job over power cuts," he concluded.
Soon after the post gained traction online, several Reddit users flocked to the comments section of the post to share mixed reactions. A majority of users suggested that he should take ownership and purchase affordable backup solutions, while some echoed similar sentiments.
'You need not have an inverter. You can get a UPS specifically for your router and laptop. They would be very nominal. Depending on capacity, they can give you 3-4 hours of power supply. I have a UPS for the router. Works great," a user commented.
Another added, 'You gotta take ownership and do something about it, bruv. Don't create another headache for your employer. Take initiative and either get an inverter or use mobile data to stay logged in. Communicate to your bosses in advance that you are taking these steps to ensure your availability. Or go to a co-working space."
'My company (based in Europe) makes it a point for all remote employees to have access to strong, stable internet, no matter where you are in the world. They provide some support (e.g. WeWork pass), but generally the onus lies on us to ensure things work. In your case, unfortunately, you would have to take up the ownership and fix this issue," echoed a Reddit user.
An account suggested the user buy a backup solution, stating, 'Bro, if you can afford to stay in a 1 BHK in Indira Nagar, which should be around Rs 20k rental a month at a minimum, you can afford an inverter. Take ownership of your roles and responsibilities."
'Umm move out? Considering its remote work, you can find better places elsewhere in Bangalore. Or even go to other cities where rent is low and you can afford an inverter. I live near BTM/JP Nagar, and we rarely have power cuts," an individual said.
The individual has turned to logging the outages, unsure how to explain the issue efficiently to their international managers.
First Published:
May 21, 2025, 11:16 IST