A Bengaluru-based technology professional, who was fired from the Indian office of an American human resources management company, has leveled allegations against his former manager. In a lengthy post on LinkedIn, the employee detailed his struggles during his short tenure, citing issues such as micromanagement, an overwhelming workload and excessive focus on minor mistakes as key reasons for his workplace problems. He said he joined the company in September with enthusiasm and a willingness to adapt. However, he claimed that the organization did not provide sufficient training or mentorship to support his growth and enable him to be successful.
“Although I had no direct SaaS experience, I was transparent about this during my interview. I expressed my willingness to learn, adapt and contribute meaningfully to Ripple's growth. I was reassured that the culture of the company is built on mentorship, support and fostering growth – a promise that ultimately went unfulfilled under BHARAT SONI's watch,” the employee wrote.
The tech stated that despite it being widely acknowledged that he was new to the company, he was not given constructive guidance on the tools and processes. “This included fundamental aspects such as how to use Salesforce effectively, how to log breaks, or the consequences of the system automatically taking it offline after short periods of inactivity,” he wrote.
Furthermore, he said that instead of providing useful feedback or assistance to improve his work, his manager focused too much on trivial matters, such as extending breaks by one minute. He also raised concerns about the workload, claiming he had to deal with 35 to 40 cases every week, often with extra work just before his shift was over. He said this led to a lot of overtime with little tolerance or understanding from his manager.
“When I expressed my concerns about the extended hours and sought advice on managing my workload, I received dismissive responses such as: 'You have to resolve your outstanding matters one way or the other, in any way,'” he wrote.
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In less than four months, the tech said he was fired from the company. He blamed his dismissal on the difficulties he had with the company. Despite his eagerness to adapt and grow, he expressed dissatisfaction with the lack of support, mentorship and effective leadership.
The employee shared the message a few days ago. Since then, nearly 2,000 responses have been collected. The post has sparked a debate online about workplace culture. “Really disheartening to hear about experiences like this. I know a lot of people who are still trying to get into this company and honestly this is a wake up call for them,” one user wrote. “Even big American companies become like Indian companies after coming to India!” another commented.