India, Jan. 10 -- An associate consultant who claims to work at a Big 4 firm has sparked a viral debate after revealing an unconventional strategy for managing his workload. He claimed that he acts "dumb and sick" and brings up "taboo" topics like EMI struggles to enjoy a reduced workload compared to his peers. In a recent tweet, the Kolkata man discussed his workplace tactic and asked for advice on its potential long-term downsides.

"I found a trick in my office: I act like I am dumb. I starts wearing clothes which make me look sick. I act sick always," the X user wrote. He added that whenever his colleagues talked to him, he brought up topics like "family responsibilities, loan EMI, and other topics people don't like to talk."

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