No space, no power, no support – what life is like for Indian IT workers

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Indian IT workers often work from home in cramped apartments with self-funded backup battery systems.
Remote working in India involves managing large extended families in small spaces, making it difficult to find quiet work areas.
Power cuts and unreliable internet bandwidth are major challenges, forcing workers to invest in backup power systems.
Workplace surveillance has extended into homes, with employers monitoring work hours and website visits.
Workers have protested for better working conditions, including a legal right to disconnect and limits on working hours.
The hidden costs of remote work, such as infrastructure investments and emotional toll, are often borne by the workers and their families.
Remote work realities vary significantly based on location, with Indian IT workers facing more challenges than their Western counterparts.

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