Most people are busy planning family vacations and celebrations as Diwali comes near, but for some TCS employees, such plans may simply be put on hold. After an apparent communication from an Indian boss stated, “No more Diwali leave will be approved,” it went viral on social media, sparking an uproar. Employees and internet users have criticized the assertion, calling it “insensitive” and “unfair” during the holiday season.
TCS Employee Calls Out ‘Toxic Culture’ After Diwali Leave Denial
According to the undisclosed worker, “TCS is more than just poisonous. It’s a sinking hole of corporate incompetence.” In the group chat, our so-called First-Line Manager just revealed the shocking news that no more Diwali leave would be granted. The employee also criticized the management for what she saw as their hypocrisy, pointing out that Diwali, a significant Indian festival, is not given the same respect as Christmas, which is celebrated in December as a “sacrosanct holiday period.”
The post described the workplace as harsh and accused the manager of requiring team members to work even while they were ill. A screenshot of the purported message was also supplied by the employee as evidence.
So we are not even allowed to enjoy Diwali Leaves. Welcome to TCS.
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The post has received a range of responses. One commenter said, “Indian managers don’t like to see their employees happily celebrating festivals,” in support of the employee’s complaints. “The culture of submissiveness and bossiness is to blame.”
By adding, “JP Morgan made their employees work on Gandhi Jayanti stating they will compensate with a US holiday off, no double pay,” another user brought attention to more widespread structural problems. “We genuinely live in a generation where slavery is viewed differently.”
Some, however, defended company policies, pointing out that work patterns are frequently determined by client needs, particularly from Western markets. “You have a client who needs your help with some work on Diwali. For the West, it is not a holiday,” one user commented. “The team as a whole cannot take a leave of absence.”
TCS Employee’s Festive Leave Complaint Exposes Corporate Tensions
Reddit users have responded to the post in a variety of ways. Some users agreed with the employee’s dissatisfaction, but others contended that the problem was partly caused by inadequate preparation.
“The manager’s lack of preparation is the cause. However, if team members are requesting leave a week prior to Diwali, it is also in part a sign of poor awareness,” a user commented. “Everyone could plan three months in advance because the dates are known well in advance.”
“The team members are responsible for not planning leaves, but how can anyone be expected to work on a national holiday like Diwali?” said another user in support of the employee’s argument. “Even the client at my former employer was aware that the crew would be taking a holiday for Diwali.”
“In my company, it’s the managers and leads in India who are at fault,” one user wrote, accusing Indian managers of fostering such conditions. “They schedule calls at strange hours and insist on working on Indian holidays. It’s not essential.”
“Diwali should be managed as well,” according to one Reddit user. “If you manage well, nothing will happen in a week.” The problem has spurred more extensive conversations on respect for local festivals and work-life balance in global companies doing business in India.
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