India, July 28 -- An Indian woman has divided social media after she compared the "work ethic and mindset" of domestic workers in the national capital as compared to those working in Chennai, after she lived in the southern city for four years and then moved to Delhi.

A former news professional took to LinkedIn to share her observations on the "stark difference" she experienced in domestic workers in North and South India. "In Chennai, whether it was professionals or household help, I saw sincerity. My maid started her day at 6.30 AM, worked in 5-6 houses till 1 PM, and then joined an MNC from 2 PM to 9 PM for cleaning. On weekends, she'd take up extra work - tailoring, garland-making-to earn more and give her children a better life," sh...