Bengal and Northeast Workers Prefer Late Shifts Over Local Talent in Bengaluru
Restaurateur Says Workers From Bengal, Northeast More Willing To Work Late Shifts Than Bengaluru Locals
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Abhijit Gupta, co-founder of The Pizza Bakery in Bengaluru, highlighted that workers from West Bengal and Northeast India are more willing to take late-night shifts compared to local Kannadigas. This trend reflects a cultural difference in work ethic and the operational hours of restaurants versus local eateries.
- 01Workers from West Bengal and Northeast India are more inclined to work late shifts than local residents.
- 02Gupta attributes this to a different work ethic and mindset among workers from eastern states.
- 03Bengaluru's darshini culture, which operates for fewer hours, contrasts with the long hours of restaurants.
- 04Social media reactions reveal mixed feelings about the treatment of eastern workers.
- 05Some users noted the disparity in salary and working conditions between local and out-of-state workers.
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Abhijit Gupta, co-founder of popular Bengaluru restaurant chains like The Pizza Bakery, shared insights on the city's labor market, noting that workers from West Bengal and Northeast India are more willing to work late shifts compared to local Kannadigas. He explained that while many local workers are diligent, they tend to prefer jobs with more conventional hours. Gupta attributes this difference to the mindset of workers from eastern states, who often arrive with the intention to work in the food and beverage industry. He also pointed out the contrast between the operational hours of his restaurants and the shorter hours typical of local darshinis, which serve food for only a few hours each day. The video of Gupta's comments has garnered over 73,000 views on social media, sparking a debate about the work ethic and treatment of workers from different regions. Some comments praised the dedication of eastern workers, while others highlighted concerns about their exploitation and the disparity in pay compared to local employees.
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The preference for late shifts among out-of-state workers could lead to a labor shortage in the local workforce, affecting restaurant operations and service availability.
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