A Reddit user facing a layoff shared a post about his struggle with accepting a challenging role at a startup or starting the new year without a job. This individual has nearly five years of experience in Indian Railways, solar manufacturing and vendor management associated with China.
They are currently working remotely from Indore and earning ₹11 million annually. However, their employer has announced job cuts and December 31, 2025 will be their last day of work.
In the post, the Redditor explained that they were being interviewed for a technical sales role at a startup based in the state capital. While this position seemed promising at first, it later raised several concerns.
The candidate said that when they pointed out the negative reviews about the company on AmbitionBox, the founder responded on WhatsApp, claiming that in India people work “24/7” and often stay up to close deals.
“Officially it’s Mon-Sat 10-6, but yes, it basically expects 24/7 availability,” the post added.
The post went on to say that the founder made the candidate feel like a fresher despite their considerable past experience.
Another major problem was uncertainty about working conditions. According to the post, the company did not clearly define probationary conditions or performance goals, adding to the candidate’s concerns.
Salary also complicated the decision. While the package offered remained the same for ₹11 lakh, the new role required relocation from Indore to Delhi.
The post also claimed that the founder viewed the candidate as inexperienced, overlooking their background in heavy engineering and international negotiations, further adding to the uncertainty.
Here’s how social media users reacted:
Several Reddit users advised the job seeker to decline the offer and pointed out several red flags in the hiring process.
One user commented, “If you can hold off for a few months, just ignore the offer.”
Another added: “Please don’t have such expectations. I hope you get a better job soon.”
A third user said: “Stay unemployed for New Years and enjoy yourself.”
