Reddit post details micromanagement, poor leadership, and cultural disconnect in remote role with India-based firm
A Reddit user based in the US shared his frustrating experience working remotely for an Indian company, citing a lack of direction, rude behaviour, and overwhelming micromanagement, reported hindustantimes.com.
A post on Reddit titled “Indian company in US – rude and confusing” has gone viral after a US-based employee described a chaotic and demoralising work culture while working remotely for an Indian firm. The user, @Mediocre-Magazine-30, was hired to help establish the company’s US presence but found himself entangled in a disorganised leadership structure, unclear responsibilities, and what he perceived as an unprofessional and disrespectful attitude from his Indian managers.
“I report to the US CEO (I think) but it seems I have like five bosses, all who don’t coordinate,” he wrote, adding that despite being a month into the job, he had received no training and faced daily 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. calls for a cold call campaign with little guidance.
“The lead guy in India was incredibly rude and accused me of slacking off—even though there’s nothing in the CRM to work on yet,” he added. “It felt like an ambush. I’m starting to worry I’ll be fired soon.”
Employees online were quick to empathise, citing familiar issues in Indian firms operating abroad.
Commenters highlighted similar experiences with Indian corporate cultures, especially concerning micromanagement, blurred reporting lines, and top-down communication. “These are people who expect you to be like a servant,” one user wrote. Another advised, “Value culture. Just leave and find a better job.”
Several replies pointed to systemic issues: lack of onboarding processes, ego-driven leadership, and poor coordination among departments. “It’s not uncommon,” one user said, “but you don’t have to put up with it. Culture fit matters.”
Some Indian users even echoed the sentiment. One manager admitted, “Your manager seems like an idiot. Just leave.”
The post has since ignited larger discussions on global remote working, leadership expectations, and cross-cultural workplace dynamics.
