‘What do they think of Indians? Donkeys?’: Amazon job post sparks outrage over ‘12-hour standing’ shifts

For the past few days, social media has been filled with conversations around work pressure, long shifts, and employee expectations after an Amazon job listing from Hyderabad caught widespread attention online.

The discussion began after users noticed the physical requirements mentioned in the listing, especially the part about standing and walking for long hours during shifts. Soon, screenshots of the post began circulating across platforms, with reactions ranging from shock and criticism to personal experiences from similar workplaces.

Amazon Hyderabad hiring post goes viral

The job listing in question is for an operations manager role at Amazon in Hyderabad, which appeared on Naukri(dot)com.

According to the listing screenshot, employees may be expected to “stand/walk for up to 12 hours during shifts.”

Reddit users’ reaction sparks debate

The post gained attention after a Reddit user shared it online and reacted strongly to the requirements mentioned.

“What does Amazon think of us Indians? Donkeys? I’m so shocked… this is f***ed up on so many levels,” the user wrote.

The comment quickly went viral and triggered discussion around working conditions in physically demanding roles. Many users said the expectations sounded exhausting, especially for a managerial position.

Internet divided over work conditions

While several users criticized the listing, others said such expectations are common in industries involving physical labour.

One user commented, “Amazon is bad in all countries… they have strict restrictions even to use restrooms.”

Another pointed out that many jobs already require employees to stay on their feet throughout the day, including construction work, farming, retail, and hospitality roles.

Some users also shared experiences from abroad, with one noting that minimum-wage retail jobs in Canada often require workers to remain standing for entire shifts, except during breaks.

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