A recent post on the Indian Workplace subreddit has drawn wide attention after a young professional shared their painful experience of being, in their words, betrayed by their company. The anonymous poster described how their dream of securing a full-time position turned into a nightmare of exploitation and sudden dismissal.
The user explained that they had joined the organization as a fresher through a contracting agency. During the hiring process, the parent company’s manager—who personally conducted the interview—had assured them that after completing a year of service, they would be absorbed as a permanent employee. With limited academic scores and a strong desire to prove themselves, the user turned down two other offers and joined this firm, trusting the promise of long-term stability.
Despite being aware of the candidate’s background, the company hired them on a temporary contract and kept dangling the prospect of a full-time offer whenever the employee requested better pay or recognition.
Over the next two years, the individual poured immense effort into their work. Assigned to a major flagship project, they became one of only two team members handling crucial tasks after the other teammate resigned. The situation reached breaking point when the manager repeatedly demanded weekend work. When called yet again to work on an off day, the employee refused, explaining that they had already made travel plans. The manager tried persuading them by offering compensatory leave and delivering the usual lectures about dedication and teamwork. Feeling frustrated, the employee finally voiced their resentment, pointing out the glaring pay disparity—senior team members who frequently sought coding help were earning nearly three times their salary, yet were never held accountable for their mistakes. The manager ended the conversation politely, saying he would “manage somehow,” but things soon took a turn for the worse.
The next day, the employee received a formal termination email stating that their services would end the following month. They described feeling shocked and frightened, especially since they had been working long hours with minimal leave to support their family as a contract worker.
The post generated a flood of reactions from Reddit users. Some advised the individual to start searching for new opportunities, noting that changing companies is often the only realistic way to achieve fair pay. Others offered blunt feedback, suggesting they take a break, regain perspective, and re-enter the job market with renewed confidence and improved communication skills.
The user explained that they had joined the organization as a fresher through a contracting agency. During the hiring process, the parent company’s manager—who personally conducted the interview—had assured them that after completing a year of service, they would be absorbed as a permanent employee. With limited academic scores and a strong desire to prove themselves, the user turned down two other offers and joined this firm, trusting the promise of long-term stability.
Despite being aware of the candidate’s background, the company hired them on a temporary contract and kept dangling the prospect of a full-time offer whenever the employee requested better pay or recognition.
Over the next two years, the individual poured immense effort into their work. Assigned to a major flagship project, they became one of only two team members handling crucial tasks after the other teammate resigned. The situation reached breaking point when the manager repeatedly demanded weekend work. When called yet again to work on an off day, the employee refused, explaining that they had already made travel plans. The manager tried persuading them by offering compensatory leave and delivering the usual lectures about dedication and teamwork. Feeling frustrated, the employee finally voiced their resentment, pointing out the glaring pay disparity—senior team members who frequently sought coding help were earning nearly three times their salary, yet were never held accountable for their mistakes. The manager ended the conversation politely, saying he would “manage somehow,” but things soon took a turn for the worse.
The next day, the employee received a formal termination email stating that their services would end the following month. They described feeling shocked and frightened, especially since they had been working long hours with minimal leave to support their family as a contract worker.
The post generated a flood of reactions from Reddit users. Some advised the individual to start searching for new opportunities, noting that changing companies is often the only realistic way to achieve fair pay. Others offered blunt feedback, suggesting they take a break, regain perspective, and re-enter the job market with renewed confidence and improved communication skills.
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