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In his post on Reddit, the employee disclosed consistently working 14-16 hours a day, often not getting to sleep until 2 a.m., despite needing to be in the office by 9 a.m.
The user revealed that he has gained a significant 24 kilograms. (Representative Image)
A Bengaluru-based employee’s recent post on social media has gone viral. He sheds light on the demanding and often toxic work culture prevalent in some Indian corporations. The user detailed his struggles as a ‘corporate slave,’ revealing the significant toll his job has taken on his health and overall well-being over the past three years. In his post on Reddit, the employee disclosed that he works 14 to 16 hours a day consistently, often not getting to sleep until as late as 2 am, despite needing to be in the office by 9 am.
He stated that since joining his current company in August 2022, he has gained a significant 24 kilograms, highlighting the severe impact of his demanding work schedule on his physical health.
“Like most of you, I am also a corporate slave in India, stuck in a toxic work culture since the beginning of my career. It’s been nearly three years now. Every day, I spend 14 to 16 hours working or doing work-related tasks. Since joining in August 2022, I’ve gained 24 kg. My sleep schedule is completely messed up—some nights I sleep at 2 AM, some at 11 PM, but I’m always in the office by 9 AM,” he wrote.
The employee also expressed his mother’s constant worry about his health and his regret that, despite professional growth, his personal life has suffered immensely. He lamented the lack of work-life balance, stating he hasn’t travelled anywhere in 2.5 years, not even to local attractions, and has neglected his girlfriend, whom he describes as the consistent person in his life.
“Looking back, I can say I have learned a lot, but the other side of the coin is painful: I’ve no personal life. I haven’t travelled anywhere in 2.5 years—not even to Nandi Hills, right here in Bangalore. I have neglected my girlfriend, though she is the only consistent, positive thing I’ve had in my life,” he added.
The user further confessed that he feels completely drained from sacrificing his time to meet the demands of being an ideal corporate employee. He revealed that he works most weekends and cancels leave and prioritises work above all else. Despite earning a salary, he admitted that he doesn’t feel fulfilled or happy. He expressed that he’s too exhausted to seek new opportunities or take a much-needed break.
The user concluded his post with a question, “What should I do now? Am I really dying?”
The post quickly resonated with the Reddit community, sparking a flood of reactions. Many users urged him to prioritise his health and well-being above all else, while numerous commenters suggested he quit his job and take a significant break.
A user suggested, “You need a break. You honestly do. No, change your job advice. You need a break. It’s the easiest and least stressful thing you can do. Depending on how much spare cash you have, ur break can be as simple as watching a movie with a favourite drink or meeting a long-lost friend or visiting family.”
“I have been there in a similar situation 4 years back. After feeling the same exactly like you, I did ask for leave, which was rejected. And the same thing continued for 2 more months and I was exhausted. Felt like hell. Health was seriously upset and was on treatment for 2 weeks. Forced sick leave, no one can deny. Got calls from the Manager regarding work during my sick period and my mother broke my phone in anger. And fast forward to this day… I have my limits. Where I work only for 8 hrs a day. Let it be any priority, I don’t extend my time beyond 8 hrs,” shared a user.
Criticising the ‘typical Indian employee mentality’ that prioritises work over personal life, another commented, “This is the typical Indian employee mentality and we are brought up and schooled to work and think this way. And companies take advantage of that. Do. Not. Put. Work. First. Quit ASAP, giving some BS story and take a break.”
“Either you have difficulty in saying No, or you haven’t kept boundaries between your professional and personal life. If management is forcing you to work 14 hours a day with threats of firing or otherwise, it’s time to switch to a different job. If not, then you need to introspect and see why you are always in work mode. Health has to be given priority, I’m guessing you are in your 20s now, it will hurt your mid-30s and later if you don’t change your lifestyle. Learn to have difficult conversations at work with your seniors or peers, set some clear boundaries and have things to do outside of work,” said a user.
A Reddit user posted, Sounds like you are working in the Big 4. I am in a similar situation. Just stuck because of the awful job market.”
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