Most bosses would tell you about your shortcomings and expect you to work better when you ask them for a raise. However, one boss in the United States told an employee to be satisfied with whatever they are being paid by the company. Why? Because, at their age, the boss was earning less than they were.
NRI’s horrible experience with Indian boss
The employee took to Reddit to vent their frustration. On Reddit’s “NRI” community, “OopsIRedditAgainMore” said: “Horrible experiences with Indian managers in the US.”
“I had an Indian manager once, and when I asked him about a raise, instead of talking about my work or the company budget, he gave me the most ridiculous response,” the employee recounted on Reddit.
The employee then quoted what their Indian boss told them: “At your age, I was earning much less; you should be happy with what you’re getting.” They went on to say that asking your subordinate to “settle for less” just because you were underpaid is not “management” but “insecurity”.
“And honestly, that wasn’t the only time I’ve seen this kind of behaviour. Some other gems I’ve seen/heard about from coworkers who had Indian managers,” they said, before adding, “It’s honestly draining to deal with managers like this.”
The Redditor also tagged Indian managers as “toxic” and “bitter” and asked fellow Redditors if they had dealt with Indian managers, saying, “What’s your worst story?”
From worst answer jibe to Indian on Indian hate
Reddit users resonated with the post and flocked to the comments section to share their thoughts. One social media user said, “I had an interview with an Indian guy once, and he asked me a question, and I gave him an answer, and he responded back with, ‘That is the worst answer I have ever heard in my entire life. Why don’t you take some time and think of a better answer? I’ll sit here and wait.’”
“Dealt with such NRIs all the time (US, India and other countries). BTW, if you are older, he’ll tell you – you are very senior – you are expected to perform at a senior level, while paying you a junior level salary and without even providing any helpful tips on how to improve,” read another comment.
A third posted, “They are not telling the whole truth when saying they ‘were’ underpaid. These people are talking about a time frame that was before even social media existed, and at that point, the cost of living was way less!”
“Indian management spoils everything everywhere they go. Just imagine taking a 50L student loan to go to the US, only to find an Indian manager,” wrote yet another social media user.
Yet another person said that their manager once told them they should be glad that they have a job when asked for a raise. “When I asked my manager for a raise, he said: ‘Just be glad you have a job’, and this is the same guy who said, ‘I was the best performer in my team,’ to the client and management. But it is what it is, I guess.”
The original poster, in one of the comments, said that Indian on Indian hate runs deep. “You’re absolutely right: Indian-on-Indian hate runs deep. Give it a few years, and as Indians adopt more violent attitudes, don’t be shocked if the Indian-on-Indian homicide rate spikes the way it has in some other communities. We’re already seeing glimpses of it in Canada, where Singh and Kaur gangs are constantly at each other’s throats.”