Overview

• He joined a major Indian IT firm in 2022 as a fresher with an annual package of Rs 8.5 lakh and soon encountered a hostile work environment
• A senior manager blocked his promotion over personal disagreements, prompting him to resign in April 2024 before being persuaded to stay
• He was promised a 55% salary hike in writing but received only a 37% raise in April 2025
• In a June 3 meeting his team lead told him his marriage and his father's death had delayed project timelines, leading him to hand in his resignation
• His detailed Reddit account has gone viral, drawing support from peers online and spotlighting empathy deficits in corporate leadership