India, Oct. 5 -- An Indian professional's X post has gone viral for highlighting the stark difference between work cultures in India and abroad. Karan, who works remotely for a Canadian startup company, shared how his job abroad feels completely different. "I work remotely for a Canadian startup!" he wrote, before listing all the perks that make his work-life balance smoother than most Indian offices.

"Despite working remotely, the hours differ from India," Karan said, adding that the company offers flexibility and freedom instead of micromanagement. Among the perks he listed were "no fixed office hours, just Friday-to-Friday updates," "competitive salary," and an "informal culture where everyone uses first names." He also mentioned that...