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The man took to LinkedIn and shared a post with details of the project that offered no stipend to the IIM students.
After the backlash, the Dubai man has deleted his post.
The ongoing debate around underpaid employment, often even outpacing the criticism of unpaid internships, has resurfaced online. In an era where professionals seek both experience and fair compensation, a Dubai-based manager has reignited the conversation. Shil Deshmukh, an IIM graduate and manager at Erba Mannheim, recently shared a post on LinkedIn inviting MBA students to work on a project, without pay. The post quickly drew backlash, sparking criticism from users who called out the exploitative nature of such opportunities.
In a now-deleted post, Deshmukh wrote, “Looking for MBA students from IIMs, FMS, SPJIMR, XLRI, MDI, or other top B-schools for a short-term live project. It’s a 3-4 week remote project with no stipend, but a good opportunity to work closely with the leadership team on strategic initiatives.” He further went on to mention that the role requires someone seeking real-world exposure and wanting to contribute meaningfully.
In an update later, Deshmukh also mentioned that the opportunity has been closed after he got “more than enough response.” Even though the post has been deleted now, it triggered enough reactions from fellow LinkedIn users, as per a Hindustan Times report. “Let’s put an end to the exploitation of unpaid internships. As Indians, it’s time we speak up against a toxic work culture that normalises offering no stipend in exchange for full-time effort,” one wrote, as per the outlet. Another added, “And the saga of unpaid work (in the name of ‘gaining experience’) keeps on thriving. Quite sad.”
A user commented, “Pay. It’s not a difficult thing to do. Don’t loot people in the name of experience,” A section of users called out Deshmukh for inviting students from top schools to work for free. The post even made it to Reddit, garnering even more backlash. “Getting freshers with no experience a start is different, hiring generic MBAs is different. But asking for tier 1 MBAs and refusing to pay them is crazy,” a comment read.
A user suggested that the company could have at least offered “accommodation, food, and travel expenses.” Amid the negative response and intense criticism, Sahil Deshmukh is yet to share an update on the hiring process. Meanwhile, his job offering might have been a well-intended post, only to be turned into claims of opportunism.
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