A viral discussion on Reddit has reignited debate over India’s broken hiring culture after one user shared a striking comparison between interviewing with a US-based startup and Indian companies.

In the post, the Redditor described how a recent experience with a US startup “felt almost illegal” compared to what they called the “circus” of Indian hiring. Advertisement

The user detailed a structured, respectful recruitment process that included a short introductory call, two paid assignments, a one-on-one interview, and a group discussion — all completed within a set timeline. “Even if they reject me, it’ll feel fair because they valued my effort,” the Redditor wrote.

By contrast, they said Indian hiring processes are often chaotic and exploitative, involving multiple technical rounds w

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