An Indian data scientist, Kapil Bhatt, shared his experience on social media platform X, which has now gone viral. Kapil Bhatt accused his American colleagues of regularly offloading work onto the Indian team without a second thought. He further commented that his American colleagues treated the Indian team as a dumping ground for personal chores, summing up that any boring task was to be handed over to the Indian team. 'Send work to the Indian team, hold useless meetings, relax and log off', seemed to be their mantra.
Indians Don't Complain
This post drew several reactions. Some noted that Indians rarely complain and comply with everything, including calls at 11 PM. One pointed out that not just in America, Europeans also prioritize personal time and don’t endure work burdens silently like Indians. Some linked this to the consultancy model where companies accept every task for a fee. According to LinkedIn, Bhatt, who is currently on leave, has posted about his experience working in America before.
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Viral Post on Social Media
One user commented on the post, saying, "Every IT person in my community tells me the same story." Evidently, Indian on-site workers follow suit with their team in India, focusing solely on PR reviews. Another user remarked, "Yes, this happens in my company as well. The issue is that people in India do not complain. They should start to rebalance tasks with the American teams. If they are earning more, they should work more as well."
Another user stated, "Not just in America, I've worked in France, Italy, and Romania as well. There, people value the balance between work and personal life greatly. They don't shift the workload onto others but instead appreciate those with great skills. Sometimes, this respect is worth more than money." Yet another user shared, "This isn't just about culture; it's the model of consultancy companies. They are paid by the hours logged, so they never say 'no'. It is cheaper to outsource work, which is why it has been happening for years. There are smart people working there too, but companies simply want the job done, regardless of how."
