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Redditor Says They Quit First Job After 3 Hours as Post Goes Viral Over Pay and Hours

News outlets say the widely shared account has not been independently verified.

Overview

  • The anonymous post on r/IndianWorkplace describes a work-from-home role with a nine-hour shift paying ₹12,000 per month.
  • The user wrote that they resigned after realizing the schedule would consume their time and limit career growth.
  • Coverage shows sharply split reactions on Reddit, with some praising boundary-setting and others urging staying to gain experience.
  • A follow-up detail reported by Mint cites the user saying the role was advertised as part-time but assigned full-time duties, and that they are preparing for a competitive exam.
  • India Today, Times Now and Hindustan Times amplified the discussion, and Hindustan Times noted it had not verified the user-generated claim and no employer response was reported.