New Delhi, Aug. 1 -- A Reddit user shared his painful story of working in an Indian startup. The post, It's not worth it, has struck a chord with many.

For 20 years, he worked with US and European companies and knew what a healthy work culture looked like. But after losing his job, he joined a startup in India, ignoring all red flags.

Within weeks, he saw lies about revenue, rude founders, long working hours and toxic behaviour. He stayed on because the job market was tough, but the stress broke him.

"Classic toxic Indian workplace - gaslighting, nepotism, impossible clients, zero respect," he wrote.

"Every day chipped away at my sanity, ethics, and self-respect. Depression crept in as the founders' failures made them increasingly abu...