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Bengaluru Data Scientist Alleges Workplace Harassment and Unrealistic Workloads
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Moneycontrol•06-10-2026, 12:50
Bengaluru Data Scientist Alleges Workplace Harassment and Unrealistic Workloads
- •A 27-year-old senior decision scientist at a multinational company in Bengaluru shared his experience of workplace harassment on Reddit, sparking widespread discussions.
- •The employee claimed he routinely worked 11 to 12 hours a day, six to seven days a week, over six months to meet aggressive deadlines set by his new manager.
- •Despite receiving praise from directors and stakeholders, he received a scathing mid-year performance review where his manager dismissed his efforts and suggested he look for opportunities elsewhere.
- •The negative review took a heavy toll on his mental health, causing severe sleep deprivation, isolation, and concerns about approaching clinical depression.
- •Fellow Reddit users advised the employee to prioritize his mental wellbeing, document all communications, and consider internal escalation rather than legal action.
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A 27-year-old senior decision scientist at an MNC alleged that months of unreasonable pressure, 11-12 hour workdays, and unrealistic deadlines culminated in a scathing mid-year performance review that left him feeling mentally harassed and near depression.
The employee stated that upcoming family commitments, including his sister's wedding in December and a 20-day leave around Diwali, made an immediate job switch difficult.
Fellow users advised the employee to prioritize his mental health over pursuing legal action, suggesting he speak with the manager's superior, establish professional boundaries outside office hours, and take available leave to recover.
