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Startup founder alleges candidate ghosted after joining, took company laptop for Rs 25,000 higher offer, sparks debate
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.