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Employee allegedly laid off for refusing to work overtime: ‘Saw her leaving in tears’ | Trending

Employee allegedly laid off for refusing to work overtime: ‘Saw her leaving in tears’ | Trending

An employee at a reputed multinational company (MNC) in the product-based sector was abruptly asked to resign after 3.5 years, reportedly due to budget constraints, leaving colleagues stunned. However, some believe the real reason was her refusal to work overtime. A coworker took to social media to recall, “I saw her leaving the office in tears,” questioning why only one person was let go if budget cuts were genuinely the reason. Many users took to the comments section to share their thoughts.(Representative Image/Pixabay) Taking to Reddit, another employee shared his concerns about the incident, describing how the company was known for its great and flexible culture, with many employees staying for decades. However, this sudden layoff made them reconsider their perception. The departing employee was known for speaking her mind and refusing to overwork, unlike others who silently accepted additional responsibilities. This has led to speculation that her dismissal may have been influenced by her straightforward approach rather than financial reasons. Also read: Infosys, Wipro, TCS among tech giants blacklisted in US recruiter’s leaked email: …

Reliance Jio Chairman Akash Ambani shares ‘simple funda’ to ace work-life balance: ‘As you grow older, your priorities change, but…’ | Life-style News

Reliance Jio Chairman Akash Ambani shares ‘simple funda’ to ace work-life balance: ‘As you grow older, your priorities change, but…’ | Life-style News

Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited (RJIL) Chairman Akash Ambani, the elder son of Mukesh and Nita Ambani, recently attended Mumbai Tech Week, where he shared insights on the future of technology and AI in India. In conversation with Dream Sports CEO Harsh Jain, he spoke about maintaining work-life balance and the crucial role of family support. Ambani expressed gratitude for growing up in a close-knit family that instilled strong values, where work was never seen as something to be balanced but rather as an integral part of life. “Growing up, we saw our parents—not just my father but also my mother—not only balancing family and work but making both the biggest priorities of our lives,” he said.   This philosophy has guided him through his decade-long journey at Reliance. To him, the question of balancing work and family doesn’t arise since both remain the biggest priorities of his life. Story continues below this ad He goes by a simple funda: “As you grow older, your priorities change, but you want to make sure that your priorities …