'Threats of termination, constant pressure': EY employee with spinal disability speaks out amid work pressure allegations
Following the death of 26-year-old Anna Sebastian Perayil, contributed to an alleged overwhelming workload by her mother, a wave of revelations have emerged about the high-stress environments not only at Ernst & Young (EY), where Anna worked, but also across the other Big 4 firms.? Now, an EY employee with a 75% spinal disability has added their voice to the growing chorus of complaints, alleging unjust treatment and a toxic workplace.
Rohan Dixit, a graduate of Delhi Technological University, has spent nearly 2.5 years at EY.
Recently, he took to LinkedIn to share his 'unfortunate experience.'
'Toxic and disheartening'
"I joined EY in July 2022 with high hopes, but my experience has been nothing short of toxic and disheartening," he expresses.
Despite his relentless dedication¡ªworking weekends and holidays from client locations, often without a chargeability code¡ªRohan felt that his efforts went completely unrecognised.?
By May 2023, just before he was set to receive a well-deserved promotion, he found himself unexpectedly placed on a Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) without any explanation, which stripped him of both his bonus and raise.
He emphasises, "I've received gold-standard reviews, often working late nights and sacrificing my well-being, only to be rewarded with a total of 5% hike and a 2% bonus in my 2.5 year tenure."
Rohan also recounts a particularly painful moment when, during a time of personal loss following the passing of a close family member, he was met not with support and empathy but was instead removed from his project.
'Overwhleming physical and emotional toll'
"As someone living with a 75% spinal disability, the physical and emotional toll of this toxic work environment has been overwhelming," he shares.
"My loyalty and hard work were met with threats of termination, further PIPs, and constant pressure, driving me into a deep depression."
He passionately asserts, "No employee should be subjected to such treatment, and it's time for accountability."
A report from the World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Labour Organization (ILO) reveals that excessive working hours resulted in 745,000 fatalities due to stroke and heart disease in 2016, marking a 29% rise since 2000.??
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