India Employee Reports US-Linked Promotion Blocked by Local Boss, Called 'High-Headed'

• An employee in India, reporting directly to US leadership, claims their promotion was blocked by the local India Country Head.
• The local boss allegedly called the employee 'high-headed' and 'untouchable' due to their direct reporting to the US team.
• The employee sought clarity on whether such perception issues are common in multinational companies with cross-border reporting structures.
• Reddit discussion confirmed these tensions are frequent, often attributed to jealousy or hierarchical management styles.
• Commenters criticized hierarchical management culture, comparing it to an 'IAS mindset' in tech.