The Economic Times

'Got paid 1.5 times for picking up a call after office hours': NRI compares US and Indian work cultures

An Indian-origin man has highlighted stark differences in workplace culture between India and the US. He observed that leaving work on time in India often drew attention, whereas in the US, it's considered normal. The man also shared an experience where his manager compensated him for after-hours work, emphasizing the US's structured approach to overtime and boundaries, a model he believes India could adopt.