‘Motherhood Is Not Performance Gap’: Man Chastises Wife’s ‘Toxic Boss’ For Making New Mother Work Till 1:30 AM

‘Poor work-life balance’ and ‘toxic expectations’ from employees in Indian offices are yet again in headlines! A video was recently shared on social media, which showed a man chastising his wife’s manager

for making her work till “1:30 AM”- for “16 hours”. The man further claimed that his wife is a “new mother”. The woman was allegedly a Chartered Accountant, which is one of the most hectic and well-paying jobs in India. The entrance exam for the profession is also considered one of the toughest to crack. Highlighting the same, the man stated how a woman who can balance complex auditing reports is now “doubting” her own “skills” and potential to balance her career and newborn child.He further criticised the work pressure that has been normalised in India, and requested new managers to be more mindful of the employees under them. The video went viral in an instant, leaving netizens triggered. The incident also ended up reminding the internet of the tragic deaths that happened in India allegedly due to “work pressure”, in the last few years. “This is 1:30 in the night, and she is still working. Her manager has made her life hell. What are you expecting from a new mother- that she take care of her kid and also work for you for 16 hours? She is a Chartered Accountant- she has cracked the most difficult exam in India, and she is doubting her own worth today. Imagine someone who can balance a complex audit report is being made to feel like she can’t even balance her career and a child together. To all the people who have become managers, please listen, motherhood is not a performance gap. It’s a humble request- let’s make India a better place for working women, please,” the man was heard saying.Times Now could not confirm the details and the authenticity of the post. Check out the viral video:“Corporate toxicity is true. This is exactly when she was dealing with her postpartum,” the post read. The video was shared on Instagram by the handle ‘lifeworklullaby’. The post was shared yesterday and pulled more than 81K views from netizens.

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Internet’s reactions: “New mom or not, Pregnant or otherwise, Working at 1 a.m. is absolute burnout!” a user said. “Is she in the big 4 by any chance? All the traumatizing managers are working there,” commented the next person.ALSO READ: Viral Video Shows Man Kicking Elderly Woman Dancing At Event In Rajasthan; Internet Outraged “The issue is working 16 hours (which is wrong anyway) and the manager not having the decency to understand that she has a young child. Her body needs proper rest and she needs to take care of her child. Leaving the job isn't viable for many families financially and it’s wrong of anybody who asks her tk leave the job. Why should she? The company and laws are at fault, not her,” added another. “This happens when managers themselves don't have any personal life! They don't understand the meaning of family or motherhood..since they don't have it, they don't let you have it simple! Appreciate your courage to be posting this video! Been there, can relate!” added another.