Ex-Infosys worker slams company for discrimination against Hindi speakers, quits over toxic work culture

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Infosys, has revealed his reasons for resigning from the company, accusing the tech giant of systemic flaws, regional bias, and a toxic work environment. Despite being the sole earner in his family, Vishwakarma made the difficult decision to leave the organisation without securing another job offer. His open LinkedIn post has sparked debates about corporate culture and the treatment of employees in the tech industry.

Lack of Financial Growth Despite Hard Work

Vishwakarma, who was promoted from System Engineer to Senior System Engineer, stated that despite three years of dedication and consistent performance, he saw no financial growth. Despite the added responsibilities of his promotion, his salary remained unchanged. “For three years, I worked hard, met expectations, and contributed to the team, yet saw no financial acknowledgment of my efforts,” he wrote in his post. This lack of financial recognition, despite his promotion, led to his disillusionment and ultimately to his resignation.

Overburdened Without Support or Recognition

Another major concern for Vishwakarma was the overburdening of employees due to attrition. He revealed that the team size at his workplace shrank from 50 to 30 employees. Instead of hiring replacements, the company redistributed the workload among the remaining staff, leading to increased pressure without any additional compensation or recognition. He described the situation as “overburdening.” “Instead of hiring replacements or providing support, the management took the easy