A former Infosys employee’s candid account of his time with the tech giant has ignited online discussions about corporate culture and worker welfare. In a detailed Reddit post, he described spending nine years at Infosys, from 2008 to 2017, with his final monthly salary stuck at ₹35,000. Despite years of loyalty, his promotions were limited to “progression” — a process that added no new responsibilities or pay increases.
After switching jobs, he realized his experience was far from standard. Now earning ₹1.7 lakh monthly — a nearly 400% jump — he often refers ex-Infosys colleagues to his current workplace, where they secure pay hikes of 80-100%, highlighting the underpayment at Infosys.
He shared the stark differences between workplaces, from covered travel expenses to affordable cafeteria food. At Infosys, he spent ₹3,200 monthly on travel, including parking fees, while fruit juice at his new company costs ₹15-20, compared to ₹40 earlier.
The employee also criticized Infosys’ policy requiring mandatory campus attendance monitored via ID swipes. This forced staff to visit on weekends to meet quotas, often under bizarre circumstances.
Reflecting on Infosys’ public image as a philanthropic leader, he noted employees often joked that the company could direct some of its generosity toward its workforce. His post called for systemic reforms, including a “Minimum Wage Policy” in India to ensure fair pay across sectors.
His story inspired many to rethink their jobs, sparking widespread debate.
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