Archive · 26 Jul 2025
Intern Sacked After 23 Days in Gurgaon: Regrets Founder's Promise
Imagine you took an internship, moved to a new city and worked really hard.
You even worked on the weekends.
The boss promised you a full-time job and help learning.
But, after less than a month, you're told you're out of a job because the company doesn't have enough money.
You spent your savings to move there.
It's very disheartening when this happens.
It's a tough job market.
An intern was laid off from a Gurgaon startup after 23 days, despite assurances of mentorship and a full-time role.
The intern relocated and spent ₹30,000 before being dismissed due to a client withdrawing support.
The founder promised a minimum salary of ₹40,000 after the internship.
The intern worked long hours, including weekends.
The intern expressed regret after the layoff.
- Who
- An anonymous intern.
- What
- An intern was laid off from a Gurgaon startup after 23 days.
- When
- After 23 days of the internship.
- Where
- Gurgaon, India.
- Why
- Due to a client withdrawing financial support.
The Intern's Experience
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Impact of Layoff
The Intern's Experience
The intern experienced financial loss and job insecurity.
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- Location
- Gurgaon
- Intern's expenditure
- ₹30,000
- Reported work hours
- 10-12 hours daily, some weekends
- Promised salary (if hired)
- ₹40,000
- Reason for Layoff
- Client withdrawal
