Despite holding an MBA from IIM, internships at major companies, and high academic achievements, the graduate's career start turned into a negative experience at a company in Noida. According to the graduate, he entered an environment where being five minutes late could result in a salary cut, and wearing jeans drew criticism from senior colleagues.
He shared his experience on the Reddit platform. The graduate stated that after graduating from the prestigious Delhi University, he earned a degree from one of India's top ten IIMs in March 2026. He also mentioned an internship at JP Morgan, where he achieved the rank of Director through merit. Subsequently, he accepted a job offer from a company located in Noida that promised a good salary and position, but later realized it was a mistake in his career.
According to the former employee, this family-owned company, with fewer than 200 employees, operates under very outdated and different principles. There were extremely strict rules regarding clocking in and out, and even a five-minute delay led to a deduction from the salary. Most decisions were made by the managing director, his daughter, and a senior vice president.
Employee ideas and suggestions received little attention. The former worker noted that the company's mindset was highly conservative, and attempts to introduce new methods or make changes met with resistance. Because of this, it was difficult for employees to voice their ideas and try anything new.
The strangest aspect for him was the criticism related to clothing. Employees were expected to wear formal attire at the company. If anyone came in jeans, they could be reprimanded by senior colleagues. Although changes and new concepts were discussed within the company, most employee suggestions were ignored. In the former employee's opinion, this created a feeling that putting forward ideas was pointless.
After spending about three and a half months at this company, the Reddit user admitted that although the company considered him a valuable and necessary employee, he himself began to feel that he did not fit into the atmosphere. He feared that working in such conditions for a long time would negatively affect his future and career. In a state of confusion, he sought advice from other Reddit users on whether he should resign or stay.
The graduate also reported that he had signed a two-year service contract. If the employee leaves early, he is obligated to pay a penalty equal to three months' salary. Nevertheless, he believes that if leaving is necessary for his career, the financial penalty will not stop him.
