A Pune-based engineer has made headlines after publicly sharing the reasons for his resignation from Infosys without securing another job offer. In a candid LinkedIn post, Bhupendra Vishwakarma outlined six significant factors that influenced his decision, despite being the primary breadwinner for his family.
In his post, Vishwakarma highlighted systemic flaws within the tech giant founded by Narayana Murthy, shedding light on challenges that many employees may silently endure. He expressed that the difficulties faced were indicative of broader issues within corporate environments.
Lack of Financial Growth: Vishwakarma pointed out that his promotion from System Engineer to Senior System Engineer came without any corresponding salary increase. After three years of dedicated work and consistent performance, he felt overlooked. “Despite my hard work and contributions, there was no financial acknowledgment of my efforts,” he stated.
Unfair Workload Redistribution: Following a reduction in team size from 50 to 30 members, the remaining employees were burdened with the extra workload, with no new hires or support provided. “Management opted for the easy route—overburdening existing staff without compensation or recognition,” he remarked.
Stagnant Career Prospects: Assigned to a loss-making account, which even his manager acknowledged, Vishwakarma found little room for advancement. Diminished salary hikes and bleak growth opportunities made his position feel stagnant. “Staying in such an account felt like professional stagnation, with no light at the end of the tunnel,” he explained.
Toxic Client Environment: The pressures of unrealistic client expectations created a high-stress atmosphere. Constant escalations over minor issues contributed to a toxic culture that undermined employee well-being. “It felt like a constant state of firefighting, with no room for personal well-being,” he added.
Lack of Recognition: Despite receiving praise from colleagues and superiors, this acknowledgment did not translate into promotions or salary increases. “My hard work felt exploited rather than rewarded,” Vishwakarma noted.
Onsite Opportunities and Regional Bias: He also claimed that onsite roles were not assigned based on merit but rather favored employees who spoke certain regional languages, sidelining Hindi-speaking employees like himself. “This blatant bias was both unfair and demoralizing,” he stated.
Vishwakarma concluded his post by emphasizing that these issues reflect the experiences of many employees who feel voiceless in the face of systemic failures. “Employees are not resources to be exploited; they are human beings with aspirations and limits,” he remarked.
His post has sparked widespread discussion online, with many users sharing their own experiences and opinions on corporate culture. Some users defended the company’s promotion policies, while others echoed Vishwakarma’s concerns about employee treatment.
As the conversation continues, the impact of his post on the corporate landscape remains to be seen. Infosys has yet to respond to the growing debate ignited by Vishwakarma’s revelations.
