⚡ THE LINE THAT BROKE INDIA’S corporate ILLUSION
A few seconds of a virtual meeting — that’s all it took to expose what millions of indian employees silently endure every single day.
In a video from a Canara bank meeting, a senior voice is heard saying:
“भाड़ में गई family” (“To hell with family.”)
The context? Employees were being told to prioritize work — even during holidays.
The clip spread like wildfire, not just because of the language, but because of what it represented — a system that glorifies overwork and shames personal life.
The tone wasn’t shocking. It was familiar. Too familiar.
🏦 WHEN WORK BECOMES WORSHIP, AND EMPLOYEES BECOME SACRIFICES
In India’s public sector — especially banks — employees are expected to work like machines.
Festivals, family time, weekends, and personal commitments — all treated as inconveniences.
What was once a “stable government job” has now mutated into a suffocating grind of endless meetings, unpaid overtime, and fake motivational speeches about “commitment to the organization.”
And when someone dares to mention family or rest? They’re branded as lazy, entitled, or unserious.
This isn’t just bad management — it’s institutionalized exploitation wrapped in patriotism and corporate jargon.
🧠 THE REAL PROBLEM: A culture THAT CELEBRATES BURNOUT
The real issue isn’t just one man saying “भाड़ में गई family.”
It’s the system that rewards such behavior.
In indian workplaces, overwork is a status symbol.
If you’re online at midnight, you’re “dedicated.”
If you skip your kid’s birthday for a meeting, you’re “loyal.”
If you burn out, they’ll call you “resilient.”
But step back for a day to take care of your mental health — and you’ll be branded “unfit for leadership.”
This mentality doesn’t build strong teams — it kills morale and destroys families.
😤 banking ON TOXICITY: THE PUBLIC SECTOR PRESSURE COOKER
Public sector banks like Canara are no strangers to toxic workloads.
Targets are sky-high.
Manpower is shrinking.
Technology is outdated.
And the pressure to perform is dumped entirely on front-line staff.
The result?
Employees are glued to their screens 12+ hours a day
Mental health breakdowns
Suicides and stress-induced illnesses are quietly brushed under the rug
All while the higher-ups conduct “motivation meetings” about teamwork and dedication.
So when a senior official says “to hell with family,” it’s not a slip of tongue — it’s a manifesto of the rot within the system.
💔 THE HUMAN COST OF corporate WORSHIP
Behind every overworked employee is a neglected child, a distant spouse, or a parent waiting endlessly for a call.
We’ve normalized a culture where being a “good employee” means being a bad family member.
But here’s the truth: no HR department will ever tell you:
No company, no bank, no boss will stand by you when your health fails.
When you collapse, they’ll replace you in a week — and your laptop will go to the next recruit.
You give them your life, and they give you a plaque and a pension.
🔥 PUBLIC OUTRAGE: india IS DONE STAYING SILENT
The video has triggered widespread backlash.
Thousands of people — current and former employees — have shared similar stories of humiliation, burnout, and being forced to work on holidays.
Social media users have demanded action, asking if this is the “respect” india gives to its public sector staff.
But let’s be real — no committee, no circular will fix this until the mindset changes.
This isn’t a PR problem for Canara Bank.
This is a cultural crisis — a sickness embedded in how india defines success.
💬 THE CONCLUSION: india NEEDS TO fire ITS TOXIC MINDSET
The problem isn’t ambition. It’s arrogance disguised as ambition.
We’ve built a culture where hustle is holy, burnout is beautiful, and empathy is weakness.
But progress means nothing if it costs your peace, your health, and your family.
As that viral clip reminds us, it’s not just one man saying “भाड़ में गई family” — it’s an entire system echoing it.
It’s time to reply, loud and clear:
“भाड़ में जाए ऐसी नौकरी.”
(“To hell with such a job.”)
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