A Bengaluru-based tech professional has accused his former manager of creating a toxic work environment at the India office of an American workforce management company. In a detailed LinkedIn post shared on December 20, the employee recounted his short but difficult tenure with the company, which ended with his termination after less than four months. The employee, who had previously worked at Amazon and Revolut, claimed that micromanagement, an excessive workload, and harsh scrutiny over minor infractions were key factors in his struggles.
Joining the company in September 2024 with no prior SaaS experience, the employee expressed enthusiasm for the role and a willingness to learn. However, he alleged that despite his openness about his lack of experience, the company failed to provide the necessary training or mentorship. “I was new to the system, the payroll process, and Salesforce, but I was not given constructive guidance on these tools or processes,” he stated. Instead, he was expected to perform at the same level as seasoned colleagues without support.
The tech professional described being scrutinized for small issues, such as exceeding break times by a minute, rather than receiving constructive feedback to help him improve. Additionally, he raised concerns about an overwhelming workload, stating that he was tasked with handling 35–40 cases per week and frequently worked overtime, with little flexibility or understanding from his manager. When he sought help managing his workload, he claimed his manager responded dismissively, saying, “You have to solve your open cases anyhow, any way you prefer.”
The employee also cited rigid monitoring of breaks and lack of clear protocols, further contributing to a stressful and demotivating atmosphere. His claims were supported by another former employee, who also shared a negative experience with the company’s work culture.
The allegations have sparked discussions on LinkedIn about the challenges faced by employees in multinational companies, particularly within Indian management teams. At the time of writing, neither the company nor the accused manager had commented publicly on the claims.