An Indian-origin man has sparked online discussion after sharing his observations on differences in workplace culture between India and the United States, particularly regarding office hours, overtime and expectations beyond the workday.
In a recent Instagram video, Nitin Malhotra reflected on his professional experiences in both countries, highlighting how attitudes towards leaving work on time and handling after-hours responsibilities differed during his career.
US vs India work culture
Malhotra said he spent nearly five years working in India before moving to the United States, where he has now lived for almost 15 years and become an American citizen.
Recalling his time in India, he said employees who left after completing their scheduled workday often attracted attention from colleagues.
According to Malhotra, if he began work at 10 a.m. and prepared to leave at 6 p.m. or even 6:30 p.m. after completing eight hours, people in the office would look at him as though he was leaving unusually early.
