Hi all,
I work at one of the MNC IT companies in Pune. I am a college graduate and started at the company as a fresher in October. Recently, my manager informed me that I need to relocate to Bengaluru for a support project that will last 3 years. Due to family issues, I declined the relocation. However, my manager still expects me to move, which is not feasible for me. Can my manager force me to relocate against my wishes? If so, how should I communicate my situation to him? I would appreciate any advice on how to handle this issue.
Thank you in advance.
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I work at one of the MNC IT companies in Pune. I am a college graduate and started at the company as a fresher in October. Recently, my manager informed me that I need to relocate to Bengaluru for a support project that will last 3 years. Due to family issues, I declined the relocation. However, my manager still expects me to move, which is not feasible for me. Can my manager force me to relocate against my wishes? If so, how should I communicate my situation to him? I would appreciate any advice on how to handle this issue.
Thank you in advance.
From India, Pune
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One must remember that company interest will prevail over individual interest. You can try to convince your manager by showing evidence of family issues, etc. The company may not give you a choice if relocation is vital for them. You should be able to judge the importance of your move. Otherwise, start looking for a change of job.
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Horizon9,
This is in addition to what Mr. Nathrao has said.
Please note that postings are part and parcel of our career. In order to progress in one's career, one should strike a balance between professional growth and family responsibility. India is a highly family-centric country. Against this backdrop, we cannot abdicate our filial or sororal or fraternal responsibilities. Nevertheless, the career is also equally important. Following are the advantages of relocating to Bangalore:
a) From a career point of view, you could learn something new. Relocation will help you in your professional growth.
b) Bangalore is the IT capital of India. Therefore, you will interact with a large number of birds of your feather. This will improve your general knowledge of the IT industry as a whole. Above all, I have interacted with IT professionals spread across India. They have opined that IT companies in Bangalore have a far more professional atmosphere. Companies that have branches at other places as well. However, the work atmosphere may not be world-class.
c) In the social context, you will come across a different culture. Relocation will be a departure from the homogeneous atmosphere that you could be living in. Please note that exposure to diverse cultures also builds personality. This exposure blunts unwarranted pride of one's culture.
On the opposite side, relocation could impose the following challenges:
d) Separation from family members. If you have a strong family affiliation, then the relocation may make you distraught.
e) You might have to stay in Paying Guest (PG) accommodation. This demands changes in your daily routine or general lifestyle. If you are staying with family members, then you could be relying on the supporting mechanism that elders have created. You will have to live without this mechanism.
f) Living in some other city increases expenditure. This additional expenditure could offset the increase in salary that your company may offer.
g) This is with respect to (e) above. Living in PG makes one lazy too. Once a habit of laziness is built, it is difficult to get rid of. The second problem is living in PG may convert you into a disorganized, lethargic person. This is also a negative side-effect. However, this is only a possibility. If the habit of staying organized is deep-rooted in your personality, then relocation will not make you disorganized. On the contrary, you may become a role model to others on staying organized.
With all said and done, I strongly recommend you for the relocation. As a third party or member of this forum, I can only help you in doing pros and cons analysis. The rest of the decision is yours.
All the best!
Dinesh Divekar
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This is in addition to what Mr. Nathrao has said.
Please note that postings are part and parcel of our career. In order to progress in one's career, one should strike a balance between professional growth and family responsibility. India is a highly family-centric country. Against this backdrop, we cannot abdicate our filial or sororal or fraternal responsibilities. Nevertheless, the career is also equally important. Following are the advantages of relocating to Bangalore:
a) From a career point of view, you could learn something new. Relocation will help you in your professional growth.
b) Bangalore is the IT capital of India. Therefore, you will interact with a large number of birds of your feather. This will improve your general knowledge of the IT industry as a whole. Above all, I have interacted with IT professionals spread across India. They have opined that IT companies in Bangalore have a far more professional atmosphere. Companies that have branches at other places as well. However, the work atmosphere may not be world-class.
c) In the social context, you will come across a different culture. Relocation will be a departure from the homogeneous atmosphere that you could be living in. Please note that exposure to diverse cultures also builds personality. This exposure blunts unwarranted pride of one's culture.
On the opposite side, relocation could impose the following challenges:
d) Separation from family members. If you have a strong family affiliation, then the relocation may make you distraught.
e) You might have to stay in Paying Guest (PG) accommodation. This demands changes in your daily routine or general lifestyle. If you are staying with family members, then you could be relying on the supporting mechanism that elders have created. You will have to live without this mechanism.
f) Living in some other city increases expenditure. This additional expenditure could offset the increase in salary that your company may offer.
g) This is with respect to (e) above. Living in PG makes one lazy too. Once a habit of laziness is built, it is difficult to get rid of. The second problem is living in PG may convert you into a disorganized, lethargic person. This is also a negative side-effect. However, this is only a possibility. If the habit of staying organized is deep-rooted in your personality, then relocation will not make you disorganized. On the contrary, you may become a role model to others on staying organized.
With all said and done, I strongly recommend you for the relocation. As a third party or member of this forum, I can only help you in doing pros and cons analysis. The rest of the decision is yours.
All the best!
Dinesh Divekar
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Horizon9,
Dineshji has given a very detailed reply, and I fully agree with him. I would like to narrate my own experience. In the CPSU where I worked, there was a peculiar transfer policy. Men and women were recruited for the same positions with identical pay scales and appointment letters which stated that they would be transferred anywhere as per the company's requirement. However, such women employees were never transferred unless they volunteered for it. On the other hand, male employees were compulsorily transferred for 1yr/3yrs. Even if someone had a genuine domestic problem, they were not spared, and disciplinary proceedings were initiated if they did not accept the transfer order. I fought against this gender-based discrimination and took the fight all the way up to the CMD. However, he sidetracked the issue and warned me not to pursue it further. I do admit that I lacked the courage to take on a monolith CPSU single-handedly (the union leaders were granted exemption and were in management's pocket!) to court because frankly, our legal redressal system cannot be relied upon to provide timely justice.
As a result, during my career of three and a half decades, I was transferred to seven places. Despite all that, I still believe that transfers broaden one's understanding, and facing different situations provides in-depth knowledge of the job, which a person sitting in one place will never acquire. Therefore, accepting the transfer, even if it entails some family hardship, will ultimately be immensely beneficial.
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Dineshji has given a very detailed reply, and I fully agree with him. I would like to narrate my own experience. In the CPSU where I worked, there was a peculiar transfer policy. Men and women were recruited for the same positions with identical pay scales and appointment letters which stated that they would be transferred anywhere as per the company's requirement. However, such women employees were never transferred unless they volunteered for it. On the other hand, male employees were compulsorily transferred for 1yr/3yrs. Even if someone had a genuine domestic problem, they were not spared, and disciplinary proceedings were initiated if they did not accept the transfer order. I fought against this gender-based discrimination and took the fight all the way up to the CMD. However, he sidetracked the issue and warned me not to pursue it further. I do admit that I lacked the courage to take on a monolith CPSU single-handedly (the union leaders were granted exemption and were in management's pocket!) to court because frankly, our legal redressal system cannot be relied upon to provide timely justice.
As a result, during my career of three and a half decades, I was transferred to seven places. Despite all that, I still believe that transfers broaden one's understanding, and facing different situations provides in-depth knowledge of the job, which a person sitting in one place will never acquire. Therefore, accepting the transfer, even if it entails some family hardship, will ultimately be immensely beneficial.
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Saibhakta,
Transfers are a part of a normal career. You get to see new places, work atmosphere, and experiences. People in the armed forces get transferred regularly, which is good for bringing in new blood and rotating individuals to prevent them from establishing roots in one place. In many PSUs, people tend to stick around in the same place, the same department, and at the same table, creating a nexus. A transfer policy should be open and transparent, as it is vital for any organization.
From India, Pune
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Transfers are a part of a normal career. You get to see new places, work atmosphere, and experiences. People in the armed forces get transferred regularly, which is good for bringing in new blood and rotating individuals to prevent them from establishing roots in one place. In many PSUs, people tend to stick around in the same place, the same department, and at the same table, creating a nexus. A transfer policy should be open and transparent, as it is vital for any organization.
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Nathrao,
I fully agree with you. Transfer to a different place in a different cultural surrounding is an experience in itself. For example, the recent 'toppers scam' in Bihar is something I experienced thirty years ago. Nothing has changed since then, so it seems! I was transferred to many places in the North-East and could closely observe the living conditions of people there. I realized that it's no wonder that insurgency thrived over there all these years. Only in the last few years, things have started changing, but the malady has taken very deep roots.
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I fully agree with you. Transfer to a different place in a different cultural surrounding is an experience in itself. For example, the recent 'toppers scam' in Bihar is something I experienced thirty years ago. Nothing has changed since then, so it seems! I was transferred to many places in the North-East and could closely observe the living conditions of people there. I realized that it's no wonder that insurgency thrived over there all these years. Only in the last few years, things have started changing, but the malady has taken very deep roots.
From India, New Delhi
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