Internship gone wrong? Indian woman's 2-day stay ends in sudden firing

Kaajal Tekwani, an Indian woman, has gone viral on social media after sharing her shocking experience of being fired from a German startup just two days into her internship. Tekwani relocated from Berlin to Munich for the role, having gone through multiple interview rounds, completed a task to the company's satisfaction, and even turned down other offers.

She shared the video on Instagram.

Tekwani's troubles began when the founder criticised her attitude, claiming she lacked a certain "fire" needed for the role.

According to Tekwani, the reasons cited for her dismissal were:

• Not a team fit: The company felt she didn't mesh well with the team.
• Lack of senior knowledge and expertise: They expected someone more experienced, despite knowing her level during the interview process.
• Punctuality issues: Being late on her second day due to an eye infection, which she had informed her team about.

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After returning to Berlin, Tekwani is cautioning others to be wary of similar opportunities. She advises against relocating immediately for a startup, especially if the pay is low and red flags are apparent from the start. "Don't do this; it's not worth the risk," she warns.

Mixed reactions online:

“This same happened with me too. But I got a new job on the same day when the first company fired me. So, this was the positive thing in my case. All I can say is everything happens for a reason, and maybe God has planned something good for you in this as well. All the best, a comment read.

Another user wrote, “I don't understand why people leave India to live second grade life in foreign countries. Our india is great with ample opportunities,” while a third reacted, “Typically Indian mentality, west need productivity, punctuality, sincerity towards their work, that's why they are growing 10 times faster than us.”

A fourth individual said, “I think you deserve it. Getting a few minutes late is not done in Bundesrepublik Deutschland. Punctuality is the niche for Germans.”