Saurabh Netravalkar works in hotel post cricket matches, debate erupts over Oracle's work culture
US cricketer Saurabh Netrawalkar has become quite popular ever since he scored a glorious victory for his team in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2024.
Fans and experts are equally impressed by the fact that Saurabh holds the position of Principal Member Of Technical Staff at Oracle while also pursuing a career as an international cricketer.
Saurabh Netravalkar carries his laptop wherever he goes!
In an interview with New18, Saurabh's sister Nidhi has disclosed that the cricketer takes his laptop along when traveling for cricket. In fact, she commended the company for backing Saurabh and considers him "fortunate."
¡°Even when he comes to India, he brings his laptop. He¡¯s working. So after the match in the hotel, he¡¯s doing his work. He is pretty dedicated like that," she said.
¡°He knows that when he¡¯s not playing cricket, he has to give 100% to the job. So right now, when he¡¯s working, he carries his laptop everywhere. He has the freedom to work from anywhere," she said.
Nidhi's revelation has attracted criticism from some social media users who disapprove of Oracle expecting its employee to work while he is on national duty.
Internet has mixed opinions on Netravalkar logging into his office work post matches
¡°That's why he's playing in T20s, would've been tough to take leave if it was test or ODI," said on user on X.
¡°If a person has taken wickets of Kohli and Rohit in India. He would be paraded in the campus by that company, offloaded work for a while and given him a work from anywhere, anytime," posted another user.?
Many called Oracle¡¯s working culture as ¡®Toxic¡¯
¡°Twist in the story: His team at Oracle is actually toxic," wrote one user while another wrote, ¡°Saurabh: i am done with my 4 overs. Let me send that file to you. Team.. am I audible.?"
Another user wrote, ¡°team of Indians in corporate setup is always toxic, be either in US or anywhere."
Some defended Oracle
¡°Oracle is one of the most balanced places to work, dont conclude that it is toxic or spread misinformation that it is toxic," one user wrote.
According to another user, working while playing doesn¡¯t necessarily mean the company has a toxic culture as ¡°he might be voluntarily doing it". ¡°Indian MNCs wouldn¡¯t let you play in the first place," the user added.
¡°Why are people finding this toxic, if i am a employee, I have a terms with one organisation though they support me but that doesn¡¯t mean I keep taking salaries from them and then give back nothing. If i have some spare time after game there is no harm in working!" posted another.
