Aug 7, 2026
✦The Economic Times
Startup founder alleges candidate ghosted after joining, took company laptop for Rs 25,000 higher offer, sparks debate
A startup founder said a new hire ghosted the company after taking a laptop. The employee left for a salary offer just Rs 25,000 higher. This incident sparked a debate online about professional ethics. Many users said that while job switching is fine, disappearing without any communication is unprofessional.