By: Trends DeskNew Delhi | October 7, 2025 01:53 PM IST 3 min readAn Indian professional’s recent post on X has struck a chord online for highlighting the stark contrast between working in India and abroad. Karan, who is employed remotely by a Canadian startup, shared his experience, pointing out how a different work culture can feel.“I work remotely for a Canadian startup!” he began, before listing the perks that make his work-life balance far smoother than what most Indian offices offer. He highlighted benefits like “no fixed office hours, just Friday-to-Friday updates,” a “competitive salary”, and an “informal culture where everyone uses first name”.Karan also noted the absence of “US shift work” and the presence of “near-equal team pay,” along with a workplace that encourages open idea-sharing without unnecessary pressure from leadership.Story continues below this ad“With this freedom, no project has been delayed; all are on time. Their mindset is to deliver projects and take a week off for learning. No one cares about working hours; we sometimes work weekends or relax all week. Indian companies are stuck in an endless workforce grind,” Karan added. “I’d never prefer a job at an Indian company, even with a better CTC.”Check out the post:I work remotely for a Canadian startup!Despite working remotely, the hours differ from India. Perks include:– No fixed office hours, just Friday-to-Friday updates– No US shift work– Competitive salary– Informal culture, using first names– Near-equal team pay– Open… https://t.co/K24qsSbIrX— Karan溜 (@kmeanskaran) October 4, 2025 However, Karan later admitted that the setup has its downsides. “Firing is also fast. No one helps you in real time. Any turbulence in the US can affect my job. Staring at the screen for 10 hours a day in a dark room is torture,” he wrote in a follow-up comment.Also Read | Indian woman in Amsterdam shows European offices empty by 5 pm; netizens react: ‘Idhar toh 5 baje logo ko kaam yaad aata hai’The post quickly went viral, sparking a broader discussion about the differences between Indian and global work cultures.One user remarked, “We do need to change the working culture in Indian companies if we want to attract and retain the best employees.” Another shared, “Currently working for a US-based firm, working hours don’t matter much but deliverables do, you have very slight immunity if you screw up. Apart from this, there’s no politics, unnecessary timings bs.”Story continues below this adOthers weighed in with similar experiences. “I can never imagine working for Indian companies after all the companies I’ve worked with from outside India. The closest experience is me getting scammed while freelancing by an Indian client. Never again,” wrote one user. Another added, “Same experience. I am with Swedish firm. They are chill and work is like govt job for me.”© IE Online Media Services Pvt Ltd