‘Is It In Our DNA?’ Man’s Post On Toxic Indian Bosses Sparks Debate
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A man on Reddit detailed how his wife was left in tears after her boss was “extremely rude” to her during a meeting call..
Social media users echoed the concerns raised in the post. (Representative Image)
A social media post shedding light on toxic workplace behavior among some managers at the workplace has struck a chord with many. The post, shared on Reddit, detailed how a man’s wife was left in tears after her boss was “extremely rude” to her during a meeting call. The man also claimed that his brother-in-law, working in the US, faced similar mistreatment from his Indian manager.
Frustrated by these experiences, he wrote, “Indian bosses are a**holes.”
Detailing his wife’s ordeal, he added, “My wife has been crying her eyes out since this afternoon. Her a**hole of a boss was extremely rude to her on a meeting call. The poor woman has been crying since then. She cried just now too.”
Questioning the behavior, he wrote, “What makes these b**tards get away with this? What kind of culture have we created? How did these people get the idea that they can talk however they feel like, and we will take it? What gives them the right to take out their frustration on us? I’m not surprised by people wanting to leave.”
In his Reddit post, the man also claimed that this toxic behavior isn’t limited to India alone. He revealed that his brother-in-law, who works in the US, faces similar mistreatment from his Indian boss.
“Is there something wrong in our DNA itself? Are we exploitative by nature? Sab apne aap ko baap samajhte hain. These people make comments on our personal lives also,” he wrote, concluding his post with frustration.
Since the post gained traction online, it has opened the floodgates for conversations about workplace bullying and harassment, especially involving Indian managers. Many users shared their own troubling experiences, highlighting the lack of concern for employees’ well-being in Indian corporate culture.
“No comments, just praying for the well-being of your wife and a better heart and understanding for her boss,” wrote a user on Reddit.
Another one commented, “Most Indian bosses are yes, mean, and bootlickers. Plus, they get praised by their bosses because of how much more their team delivers. No one cares about your personal well-being in Indian corporate life. Plus, they know there is always someone willing to work more and for far less money than you.”
“Not to sound negative, this is as normal as seeing a kid begging for food while people drive away in their BMW, I have Indian bosses while in the USA who carelessly call Indian counterparts at 2 AM in the morning to ask questions, which they can easily find if they do some research,” said someone in the comments section.
A person mentioned, “When you become a manager, you’ll be the same. It’s in the genes… Desi managers are a**holes.”
“Nobody tells them they are wrong. They spend a lot of time in meaningless meetings but nobody says anything. Their planning is shit, they hand over every small piece of work, lacking any kind of leadership skills, and still nobody says anything,” said another user.
An individual suggested, “If your wife can afford to quit, I’d advise you to tell her to do that. No job is worth losing your self-esteem. Lost confidence doesn’t build up so easily. It takes months to build confidence. It takes a day to lose it.”
What’s your perspective on this debate?
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