'Are You Telugu?' - Hiring Row Rocks US Firms

'Are You Telugu?' - Hiring Row Rocks US Firms

A former Amazon USA employee has sparked debate on Reddit by sharing a candid account of toxic workplace culture and discriminatory hiring practices allegedly driven by some Indian managers.

According to the user, many Indian managers prefer hiring only fellow Indians, exploiting their visa dependence to push them into working around the clock. By contrast, Americans, who are less likely to tolerate exploitation and more willing to sue if boundaries are crossed, are often overlooked. The poster added that this trend isn’t confined to Amazon but is visible in other giants like Walmart and Intel as well.

“Walmart is filled with Telugu managers and employees — the only real hiring criteria seems to be ‘are you Telugu?’ and you’ll get the job. S