'Cheated' by Indian work culture: Lawyer compares office environment in India vs Europe after relocating
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«Have been in Europe for 6 months now & have started building up a resentment towards work culture in India. You work past 12 AM on a daily basis, only to earn peanuts & to not be respected as an individual. You have no time for yourself. How have we been living like this?» the lawyer wrote, reflecting on her time in India before the move. Her frustration stemmed from the long working hours that seemed to be expected of professionals in India, without adequate recognition or compensation.
A Sense of 'Cheated' After the Move
Despite acknowledging that no system is perfect, she found herself feeling «cheated» upon experiencing a more balanced lifestyle in Europe. «I see what life could have been in India if we just had cleaner air, safer roads, just better access to basic facilities. I’d take that over Blinkit/Zomato any day,» she added, hinting at the quality of life improvements she observed in Europe and the stark contrast to her previous life in India.
Her posts quickly garnered attention, sparking a debate on the differences in work culture between India and Europe. Several people responded to the lawyer's comments, sharing their own perspectives on the contrasting work environments. One user pointed out, «I work with European bosses. They take work just as a small part of
