US-based techie calls Indian managers 'worst', asks if it's common for them to be difficult: 'So egoistic'

The techie's experience took a turn after he began working under an Indian manager based in the US.

A tech professional recently shared his experience of working under an Indian manager on Reddit, comparing it unfavourably to his time working for Canadian and American supervisors. The Kerala-born techie, in his post on the subreddit r/developersIndia, questioned whether Indian managers are often perceived as “the worst,” sharing his own observations after working under one for the first time.

The techie, who previously worked for a Canadian company under female managers from Canada and the US, praised his former supervisors for their supportive and empathetic approach.

“I had the chance to work under a Canadian lady and an American lady, and both of them were such wonderful souls. I never once felt any hint of racism from them. They genuinely cared about us, our health, our families, our work environment, everything,” he wrote.

The man recounted how his previous managers ensured employees were never overburdened and always made time to hear their concerns. He added that he was often willing to work extra hours voluntarily because of the positive work environment they cultivated.

“I was even happy to work an extra hour or two sometimes because of her. She always made sure we were comfortable, and she’d go the extra mile, like giving us Amazon gift cards and even sending us t-shirts,” he wrote.

However, his experience took a turn after he began working under an Indian manager based in the US. Within just a week, he described feeling demotivated and disrespected by his new boss.

“It’s just the first week of my new job, and I can already see the power play with my new Indian manager. She’s so egoistic, constantly looking down on us, never showing any respect, and always bossing us around. Honestly, I’m already thinking of resigning after I get my first salary,” he stated.

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The techie expressed a sense of loss for his previous manager, whom he also viewed as a mentor. He posed a question to the Reddit community, asking whether it was common for Indian managers to be “difficult.”

The post has sparked widespread discussion. Many Reddit users resonated with the techie’s sentiments, sharing their own experiences with Indian managers.

“Indian managers who migrated to the US on-site are the worst type of manager you could get,” one user commented.

Another echoed the sentiment, saying, “Indian manager in the US, the worst combo. Facing it right now.”

A third user noted, “There may be a few good Indian managers, but most of them are difficult to work with.”

In a more troubling revelation, the techie claimed that one of his managers had disclosed that some employers prefer hiring Indians because they believe it allows them to impose heavier workloads. “One manager even told me that hiring Indians often means they can impose more work or ‘slavery,’ as they put it, because Indians are less likely to push back or say no,” he alleged.