A Bengaluru-based employee has alleged that his manager pressured him to resign ahead of an upcoming appraisal, claiming that his salary was too high for the team’s budget. The employee shared his experience in a social-media post, raising concerns about how budget constraints may influence employment decisions.
According to the post, the employee’s manager had changed around two months earlier. Since joining the team, the new manager had allegedly been asking him to submit his resignation before the next appraisal cycle.
The employee claimed that the reason given was his existing salary, which the manager reportedly considered too high for the team’s budget. He also expressed concern that the timing of the request could be linked to the upcoming salary revision, which was expected around 24 October.
The employee said he was not aware of any performance-related issues that would justify the request to resign. He was concerned that the decision appeared to be driven by budgetary considerations rather than his work performance.
The employee also highlighted that his notice period was two months and sought advice on the possible consequences of refusing to resign voluntarily if the company subsequently decided to terminate his employment.
The account has brought attention to the challenges employees may face when management decisions are influenced by salary budgets and appraisal cycles. However, the claims are based on the employee’s social-media post, and the available information does not establish whether the company has initiated formal termination proceedings or whether the manager’s actions have been independently verified.
The employee’s account also does not include a response from the company or details of any subsequent discussions with management.
