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Hindi-Speaking…”: Pune Techie’s Viral Post Explains Why He Quit Infosys Without a Backup Job

A Pune-based tech professional, Bhupendra Vishwakarma, has gone viral after sharing a candid post about his decision to quit his job at Infosys without securing another offer, despite being the sole breadwinner for his family. His detailed account sheds light on systemic workplace issues that ultimately led to his difficult choice.In his post, Vishwakarma outlined several grievances, including stagnant financial growth, unfair workload distribution, and regional biases.
He expressed disappointment at being promoted from System Engineer to Senior System Engineer without any accompanying financial increase. “On paper, it sounded great, but there was no financial hike to reflect my new role,” he stated. For three years, he worked diligently, delivering consistent results that he felt went unrecognized in monetary terms.He further highlighted that attrition within his team had resulted in an unfair redistribution of responsibilities. With the team shrinking from 50 to 30 members, the remaining employees were burdened with extra tasks without additional compensation or support.
“Management simply dumped the work on us instead of hiring replacements,” he lamented.Career stagnation also played a significant role in his decision to leave. Being assigned to a loss-making account limited salary hikes and professional growth opportunities. “It felt like professional stagnation, with no light at the end of the tunnel,” he wrote. Vishwakarma also pointed to a toxic client environment, where unrealistic expectations and constant escalations fostered a high-pressure work culture detrimental to personal well-being.Additionally, he alleged regional bias in onsite opportunities, claiming that roles were often awarded based on linguistic preferences rather than merit.
“Employees speaking Telugu, Tamil, and Malayalam were prioritized, while Hindi-speaking employees like me were overlooked, regardless of performance,” he asserted.Feeling undervalued and demoralized, he ultimately decided to leave Infosys. “I couldn’t compromise my self-respect and mental health for an organization that ignored basic workplace issues,” he concluded, emphasizing that systemic problems like these are driving many employees to seek better opportunities elsewhere. While BT has not independently verified these claims, the story has sparked discussions about workplace dynamics in the tech industry.