India, Sept. 28 -- An Indian employee has shared a shocking story of betrayal at a small startup where he worked for almost three years.

The employee (@Solid-Juggernaut5384), who joined as a fresher with a package of 7 LPA, revealed on Reddit that he was promised a large part of his pay as shares that would vest after three years.

At the time, he did not realise it was a trap to keep him tied to the company.

"Got betrayed in a startup company due to a toxic employer," the caption of the post reads.

In the post, the Redditor explains that only 3 LPA was paid in hand, while the remaining 4 LPA was in shares.

For two and a half years, he gave his all. He worked long hours, including weekends, often putting in 15-hour days.

"Most of the...