Overview
- Diwakar Singh posted an Instagram video saying his UK-based employer gave him his birthday off and that he has worked remotely for the firm for more than five years.
- He described specific workplace norms at the company as flexible hours, minimal meetings, no micromanagement and an explicit discouragement of after-hours calls.
- The clip, widely covered by Indian outlets on Thursday, struck a chord online with many users endorsing the value of respect for personal time while others noted that experiences vary across firms.
- Commenters pointed out that some Indian companies already offer similar perks and that UK statutory benefits such as 28 days of annual leave also shape expectations for remote workers.
- The episode highlights a broader trend in cross-border remote hiring where non-monetary factors like trust and the ability to disconnect can shape career choices and talent flows.