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Time of India
3 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
'Settle for less': Employee recalls bitter experience with Indian boss abroad
A Pattern of Toxic Leadership Interviews That Left a Mark Experiences in Healthcare Broader Complaints and Systemic Issues A discussion thread on Reddit titled 'Horrible experiences with Indian managers in the US' recently gained traction for highlighting workplace struggles faced by employees under such leadership. The post, shared on the popular Ask NRI community, recounted incidents that left many employees feeling disrespected, undervalued, and employee described their disappointment after asking their manager for a salary increase. Instead of considering job performance or budget constraints, the manager dismissed the request by comparing it to his own struggles years ago. He told the employee they should be satisfied with their current pay because he had once earned less at the same age. Rather than showing empathy or professional reasoning, the response reflected bitterness and insecurity. For the employee, this interaction became symbolic of the discouraging attitude some managers carry into the thread revealed that this was not an isolated event. Many contributors recalled similar dismissive and unprofessional behavior. Instead of guiding employees or motivating them to excel, some managers reportedly resorted to belittling tactics that only discouraged their teams. The overarching feeling was that instead of fostering growth, these managers seemed intent on pulling others down, often out of resentment or personal original poster noted that these experiences were emotionally exhausting. Employees walked away not only feeling undervalued but also carrying the stress of navigating an unhealthy workplace culture. This sense of disillusionment resonated with many readers who had endured similar users chimed in with stories of interviews and work interactions that showcased the same pattern of condescension. One person shared how an interviewer dismissed their answer in the harshest way, calling it the worst response he had ever heard. The interviewer even told them to rethink the answer while he waited. Standing firm, the candidate refused to provide a false response, which led to a surprising twist—the job was offered anyway. However, the candidate declined, unwilling to work under such a disrespectful person. Despite the rejection, the manager continued to call afterward, further proving his unprofessional contributor recalled their time in healthcare under the supervision of an Indian manager. After working for him for six months, the manager casually mentioned that the employee was not his first choice, though he had offered the job because they seemed friendly. The story grew worse when a male colleague verbally berated the employee in front of patients, and the manager failed to intervene. Instead, he insisted the employee tell patients the two were close friends simply having a bad day, dismissing the seriousness of the situation. For the employee, this moment crystallized just how unsafe and unsupported they felt in their work also mentioned a recurring trend of older employees being told to 'perform at a senior level' while being compensated at a much lower grade. The managers, instead of offering constructive feedback or career support, created a cycle of exploitation where employees were expected to take on heavy responsibilities with minimal users went even further, criticizing the immigration system that allowed such individuals to secure opportunities abroad. One remark pointed out that certain managers had moved to the US by claiming there were no local workers available for their roles, raising concerns about integrity in the process.
Economic Times
3 days ago
- Business
- Economic Times
'Settle for less': Employee recalls bitter experience with Indian boss abroad
Synopsis A Reddit thread has sparked discussion about negative experiences with Indian managers in the US, citing instances of disrespect and devaluation. Employees recounted dismissive behavior, lack of support, and exploitation, leading to feelings of disillusionment. One shared how a manager dismissed a salary request with personal anecdotes instead of professional reasoning. iStock When Leadership Turns Toxic: Workers Share Horrors of Indian Managers in America A discussion thread on Reddit titled 'Horrible experiences with Indian managers in the US' recently gained traction for highlighting workplace struggles faced by employees under such leadership. The post, shared on the popular Ask NRI community, recounted incidents that left many employees feeling disrespected, undervalued, and employee described their disappointment after asking their manager for a salary increase. Instead of considering job performance or budget constraints, the manager dismissed the request by comparing it to his own struggles years ago. He told the employee they should be satisfied with their current pay because he had once earned less at the same age. Rather than showing empathy or professional reasoning, the response reflected bitterness and insecurity. For the employee, this interaction became symbolic of the discouraging attitude some managers carry into the workplace. The thread revealed that this was not an isolated event. Many contributors recalled similar dismissive and unprofessional behavior. Instead of guiding employees or motivating them to excel, some managers reportedly resorted to belittling tactics that only discouraged their teams. The overarching feeling was that instead of fostering growth, these managers seemed intent on pulling others down, often out of resentment or personal original poster noted that these experiences were emotionally exhausting. Employees walked away not only feeling undervalued but also carrying the stress of navigating an unhealthy workplace culture. This sense of disillusionment resonated with many readers who had endured similar users chimed in with stories of interviews and work interactions that showcased the same pattern of condescension. One person shared how an interviewer dismissed their answer in the harshest way, calling it the worst response he had ever heard. The interviewer even told them to rethink the answer while he waited. Standing firm, the candidate refused to provide a false response, which led to a surprising twist—the job was offered anyway. However, the candidate declined, unwilling to work under such a disrespectful person. Despite the rejection, the manager continued to call afterward, further proving his unprofessional contributor recalled their time in healthcare under the supervision of an Indian manager. After working for him for six months, the manager casually mentioned that the employee was not his first choice, though he had offered the job because they seemed friendly. The story grew worse when a male colleague verbally berated the employee in front of patients, and the manager failed to intervene. Instead, he insisted the employee tell patients the two were close friends simply having a bad day, dismissing the seriousness of the situation. For the employee, this moment crystallized just how unsafe and unsupported they felt in their work also mentioned a recurring trend of older employees being told to 'perform at a senior level' while being compensated at a much lower grade. The managers, instead of offering constructive feedback or career support, created a cycle of exploitation where employees were expected to take on heavy responsibilities with minimal users went even further, criticizing the immigration system that allowed such individuals to secure opportunities abroad. One remark pointed out that certain managers had moved to the US by claiming there were no local workers available for their roles, raising concerns about integrity in the process.
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Indian boss says ‘At your age I was earning much less' after employee asks for a raise
A Reddit thread titled 'Horrible experiences with Indian managers in the US' under the subreddit 'Ask NRI' has sparked a conversation about workplace challenges faced by employees under Indian managers. The employee recalled what one of their old bosses said when they asked for a raise. An employee said that dealing with managers who create a toxic workplace is draining. (Representational image). (Pexels) 'I had an Indian manager once, and when I asked him about a raise, instead of talking about my work or the company budget, he gave me the most ridiculous response. He said, 'At your age I was earning much less, you should be happy with what you're getting.' Basically telling me to settle for less just because he was underpaid back in the day. That's not management, that's insecurity,' the employee wrote. In the following lines, the employee shared more details about his Indian bosses. Take a look at the post: What did social media say? An individual joked, 'Yes, the manager said, 'Be happy with what you are getting offered. Anyway, you are not going to buy a house here, right?' This manager is well settled with a huge house and kids attending Stanford.' The OP responded, 'It's not just an NRI thing. My American manager said the same thing to me. He is a boomer Gen. It could just be a generational gap thing, as back in the day, you could buy a decent house for 200k, and a 100k was the luxury only a select few get.' Another commented, 'They are not telling the whole truth when saying they 'were' underpaid. These a$$holes are talking about a time frame that was before even social media was nonexistent, and at that point the cost of living was waaayyyy less!!!' A third expressed, 'Indian management spoils everything everywhere they go. Just imagine taking a 50L student loan to go to the US, only to find an Indian manager.' A fourth wrote, 'Totally, I have a record of never going to another round in the interview whenever I am interviewing with Indians vs it's always a great conversation with Americans and I end up getting offer letters.'
