‘Treated like an intern’: US fellow in Mumbai seeks advice on workplace boundaries in viral Reddit post

What Happened

A US academic on a year-long fellowship in Mumbai posted on Reddit alleging her host Indian think tank violates contractual terms. Her agreement specified three days weekly presence and support role, but she claims she faces intern-level expectations including strict office hours and HR reporting requirements. She noted other senior employees have hybrid arrangements. Previous fellows reportedly faced similar issues. She cited health concerns from commuting stress and pollution. Social media users advised formal escalation and documentation.

Key Entities

AI Tools