Overview

• An anonymous Indian IT professional's Reddit post criticized American clients for expecting 'Google-level output' from developers earning ₹7 LPA (~$8,000/year).
• The post described challenging working conditions, including time zone conflicts, excessive meetings, and tight deadlines, as key stressors for developers.
• The author urged for mutual respect and realistic expectations, advocating for partnerships over constant pressure from international clients.
• In an edit, the Reddit user shifted some blame to Indian managers, accusing them of fostering unrealistic client expectations through micromanagement and misrepresentation.
• The viral post has reignited discussions on the human cost of outsourcing, managerial accountability, and the need for structural reforms in India's IT services sector.