Indian-Origin Man Advises Job Seekers To Decline Offers If Boss Mixes English With Hindi

Many users on X commented that Mr Ganesh was out of touch with the realities of the Indian job market and society.

Varunram Ganesh, a US-based professional of Indian descent, has incited controversy online by advising job hunters to bypass potential employers whose managers use a mix of Hindi and English during the hiring process. A lot of Indian friends are entering the job market, switching jobs, among other things. The biggest advice I have to avoid bad managers and companies is: pick a manager who speaks fully in EnglishDuring interviews, pay attention to how your future boss is talking. If you…

Mr Ganesh wrote on X, "A lot of Indian friends are entering the job market, switching jobs, among other things. The biggest advice I have to avoid bad managers and companies is: pick a manager who speaks fully in English."

He added, "During interviews, pay attention to how your future boss is talking. If you notice one Hindi word or Hindi sentence (frequently to other colleagues), politely decline the job after the call. It will not be worth it. If a manager doesn't know English and only knows Hindi / Regional languages, that's totally fine. But if you get a language mixer, your life will be terrible and you will regret your decision."