The techie's frustration mirrors broader industry trends as according to a recent survey, 72 percent of Indian employees work more than the legal 48‑hour workweek, while 83 percent experience burnout. (Representational image)
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Moneycontrol12-02-2026, 19:12

Indian Techie Prefers Kenya Over Bengaluru/Mumbai Due to Toxic Work Culture, Poor Infra

  • An Indian tech professional on Reddit expressed frustration with toxic work culture and poor infrastructure in Bengaluru and Mumbai.
  • The user stated they are "done working with Indians" and would rather take a job in Kenya than continue in Indian tech corridors.
  • Reasons cited include corner-cutting, inflexibility, "sadistic pleasure" in making colleagues miserable, gridlocked traffic, and "bad vibes."
  • The techie is not interested in Western countries due to saturation with Indian professionals, seeking advice on lesser-known countries needing IT professionals.
  • The sentiment reflects broader industry trends: 72% of Indian employees work over 48 hours/week, and 83% report burnout.

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