A Pakistani woman has shared a shocking experience on social media, saying she was propositioned by a hiring manager while applying for a job as a fresh graduate. Adina Hira, who posted screenshots of the conversation on social media, alleged that the manager made ‘special’ advances despite her applying through a reputable job website.
In her post on X, she lamented that many innocent girls may have fallen victim to similar situations, citing the challenges women face in Pakistan’s job market, where either they encounter inappropriate behavior or have an unfair advantage if they have wealthy parents who can get them hired through references.
“Being a girl in Pakistan is too difficult! I applied for a job on the Indeed website, which was for fresh graduates, and this is the message I received. It’s unbelievable!! Who knows how many innocent girls they must have taken advantage of. When a fresh graduate looks for a job,” she wrote in her post on X.
“They either encounter such disgusting people or those with wealthy parents who get in through references. This country is hell!,” she further added.
According to screenshots, an executive named Sadam Bukhari contacted Hira via Indeed, discussing a job opportunity with details on duties, requirements, pay, allowances, and benefits. In a separate WhatsApp exchange, another individual outlined job duties but made inappropriate comments about cooperating with her manager, implying spending “quality time” with him. Ms. Hira, understandably upset, responded angrily, then blocked the person.
Giga Group of Companies reacts
Meanwhile, Giga Group of Companies took to LinkedIn to issue a clarification about the same. They said that it was a fake advertisement and the person was not associated with Giga Group. “A post is being circulated on different social media platforms regarding a fake advertisement where a person has shared a fake job post on an irrelevant job website representing himself as a Giga Group representative and trying to harass a girl. The person is not associated with Giga Group and we have already initiated legal action through FIA against him. The only authentic platforms for job opportunities in Giga Group are our official website and social media platforms,” they wrote on the platform.
Here’s how netizens across globes reacted:
One user commented, “Divided by borders, United by sexual harassment.”
Another suggested, “This is so sad and unfortunate. Can’t you file a complaint with the Women’s Rights Commission in your country?” A third person added, “Good to see you are speaking about this. More power to you.”