Company demands employees work 12 hours per day. Netizens react: ‘At least they are honest…’

A job listing recently shared by a company on LinkedIn has ignited widespread criticism on Reddit, especially within the Indian Workplace subreddit. The company, while advertising a job opening, laid out several shockingly harsh expectations for potential candidates. Among the most controversial demands was the requirement to work twelve-hour shifts, six days a week, without exception. According to the employer, this rigid schedule was supposedly inspired by the work ethic often associated with tech startups in San Francisco, which are known for prioritizing rapid growth and relentless productivity.

In addition to the extended working hours, the listing urged employees to consistently exert extra effort beyond their assigned duties. The company emphasized that merely completing tasks wasn’t enough—it expected candidates to go “above and beyond” in every aspect of their responsibilities. This emphasis on overperformance, combined with the grueling hours, quickly drew the ire of online users, many of whom found the job posting exploitative and disconnected from the current conversation around healthy workplace boundaries.

Reddit Users Slam Toxic Expectations

A Reddit user took to the platform to post a screenshot of the listing and commented on the state of modern employment. They pointed out the irony of companies making such demands at a time when professionals are increasingly advocating for better work-life balance. The user also criticized the hypocrisy of attempting to replicate Silicon Valley’s grind culture in India without matching the compensation or providing the same level of workplace benefits.


The post quickly went viral, with other Redditors jumping in to mock the unrealistic nature of the listing. One sarcastically remarked that at least the company was transparent.

“Hey, they are at least honest with their stupidity," the comment read.

Another shared a personal experience with a similar employer who refused to hire anyone who dared to negotiate salary or work terms, painting a picture of an environment where exploitation was normalized.

Some users jokingly compared the job to modern-day servitude, with quips about sacrificing one’s soul in exchange for employment. Others called out how such toxic cultures were particularly common in certain regions, such as Pune, with one commenter revealing negative past experiences with companies in the city.

The overall sentiment was one of frustration and disbelief. Many thanked the original poster for exposing the job listing, hoping it would serve as a cautionary tale for job seekers navigating India’s current employment landscape.