'Indians Pull Each Other Down': Paris Professional Calls Out Toxic Office Politics Among Indian Colleagues Abroad

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 10:52am on 15 Dec 2025,Monday India Global

An Indian professional working in Paris criticized toxic workplace behavior among Indian colleagues abroad in a viral video. He claims Indians focus on minor mistakes like five-minute delays escalating them to managers while ignoring their own work. He described "gossip, backbiting and complaints" as daily occurrences, stating he feels fortunate being the only Indian on his project to avoid drama. He noted local workers don't engage in office politics, but Indians "pull each other down," creating uncomfortable workspaces. The video sparked debate, with commenters sharing similar experiences in the US and other countries, including allegations of wage theft by Indian managers and deliberate workplace sabotage.

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