India, April 13 -- In a now-viral Reddit post, a job candidate shared her unsettling experience during a recent interview for a teaching position-revealing how she was treated "like a criminal" for earning a high income through freelance educational consultancy.

The woman, who previously made €160,000 (approx. Rs.1.4 crore) last year through projects with private schools, publishers, and EdTech startups, said she's currently seeking a return to teaching, despite the potential pay cut.

"I like being self-employed, but I truly miss teaching," she wrote, explaining that the drop in income didn't bother her because teaching remained her passion.

However, during the interview, things took an uncomfortable turn. After the panel asked h...