"Was Pressured To Resign, Threatened": Indian Techie Recalls Ordeal
An employee of an Indian tech company has claimed he refused to tender his resignation despite repeated attempts and incessant pressure from the company's Human Resources team. The junior professional described the ordeal as "mental harassment".
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The tech professional shared his ordeal through a post on Reddit.
A junior employee at an Indian technology company has shared how he stood firm against the Human Resources department's persistent efforts to make him resign voluntarily. The individual described the experience as "mental harassment" and "torture" in his detailed account.
"They intimidated me saying they would provide negative feedback after termination, so I responded, 'Do whatever you want, but I won't resign,' and I left the meeting room," he revealed in his Reddit post. "I attempted to maintain my composure during that moment."
According to his account, numerous employees in his branch who declined to resign are being subjected to continuous HR calls, resignation requests, and threats including salary holds, blacklisting, negative performance reviews, and warnings that future employment would be difficult. Despite these intimidation tactics, many colleagues continue to hold their ground and remain employed.
"I'm uncertain about my next steps," he admitted.
He further claimed that the company was primarily targeting junior staff and those on bench, alleging that their profiles were being blocked to prevent them from being assigned to projects. "Even when we secure a project through our network, RMG contacts the project team requesting cancellation of our allocation," he explained.
The post quickly gained traction online.
One commenter noted, "Resigning means forfeiting severance pay. That's the primary objective of HR's approach. If severance was their intention, they would simply terminate you. If they want your departure without affecting their attrition statistics, they typically suggest you don't need to come to office during your notice period. But they insist on your resignation."
Another user suggested, "Request 3 months of severance pay before leaving, otherwise pursue legal action!! Nothing more or less."
"When companies require employees to provide 3 months' notice for resignation, the same principle should apply to the employer. This unbalanced policy isn't equitable. Aim for no less than 3 months' compensation and use that period to explore alternative opportunities," advised another commenter.