"Online Delegitimization Following the Verbal Outburst of the FIITJEE President in a Virtual Meeting: 'As Terrible as Byju's'"
The director of FIITJEE expressed his anger, which led many on the internet to recommend not working for Indian entrepreneurs.
A video that began circulating on social media shows the president and founder of a well-known educational technology company, Dinesh Kumar Goel, launching a series of insults towards the staff after a trivial concern was raised in a group. The trigger for his strong reaction was the accusation regarding an investment of 142 million rupees in a platform different from FIITJEE, which maintains a partnership with the technology company.
In the context of this situation, it has been reported that FIITJEE has been withholding employees' salaries for two consecutive months, claiming that this is a "wake-up call" for them to work with greater dedication. Additionally, it has been noted that the company allegedly hasn't paid its teachers, urging them to take out loans, and then blaming them for the financial problems the company faces.
Goel's attitude and insults have been deemed inappropriate for someone in his position, especially in an organization committed to preparing students for competitive exams. Amid all this controversy, some social media users criticized FIITJEE's work culture, suggesting that the company might be following a path similar to that of other educational institutions that have been accused of scams.
On the other hand, Goel himself defended his actions by claiming that a post on LinkedIn regarding these events was made by an impersonator. In the video, he can be heard stating that coming to the office without clear goals will lead to nothing and that salary is not a right but something to be earned.
Reactions on digital platforms were immediate, with many internet users condemning the behavior of FIITJEE's president, while other alumni criticized the company for its high fees and failure to pay its employees. Some took the reference to the work environment in the company as a concerning issue, questioning what students are being taught if this is the behavior of their leaders.