Archive · 23 Sep 2025
Tech Employee Claims Broken Promises and 0% Hike
Imagine working hard at a company for years, hoping to move up and earn more money.
This person was promised a promotion and a pay raise, but they didn't get either.
They worked long hours, sometimes until 1 AM, even though their regular workday ended much earlier.
Despite their efforts, they received no raise while others got significant increases or stock options.
They felt their manager misled them, and now they are sharing their negative experience online.
Other people on the internet are saying they've had similar experiences at work.
A software professional shared negative workplace experience on Reddit.
Employee started in 2021 at a product-based company with a salary of 13 LPA.
Employee worked beyond official hours due to European time zones.
Manager assured promotion but gave 0% raise after four years of experience.
The employee's experience has sparked discussions about workplace issues.
- Who
- Software Professional
- What
- Alleged broken promises and 0% hike
- When
- After 4 years
- Where
- Product-based company
- Why
- To highlight workplace frustrations
- Role
- Software Professional
- Experience
- 4 years
- Initial Salary
- 13 LPA
- Current Salary
- 15 LPA
- Hike
- 0%
- Allegation
- Misleading by manager