A Delhi woman’s Instagram video about work-from-home disrespect sparks online discussion, comparing her brother’s recognition despite lower income.
A Delhi-based woman’s viral video highlights how working from home leads to household expectations and less respect. Social media users relate to her experience.
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A recent Instagram video by Heena Dogra, a Delhi resident, has reignited conversations about the challenges faced by remote workers, particularly women. Posted on July 25, the video resonated with many after she humorously described being perceived as idle despite working long hours from home.
The debate around work-from-home policies has persisted since the pandemic, with many arguing that flexibility comes at a cost. For Dogra, this cost is personal recognition. She pointed out that her brother, who works outside the home and earns less than her, receives more respect from their family. “A work-from-home employee gets less respect than a daily-wage worker,” she said, noting how her family often questions her productivity.
Dogra explained that her workday often stretches from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., yet she is still expected to handle domestic duties. “My family asks me, ‘Since you work from home, who pays you for sitting at home?'” Her brother, she added, is praised merely for leaving the house in formal attire, while she is dismissed for working in pajamas. This contrast, she said, reflects deeper societal biases toward visibility over actual contribution.
When guests arrive, the pressure intensifies. Dogra said her family tells her, “You can attend your meeting later. You work from home anyway,” assuming her virtual meetings are less urgent. She joked that her company might as well have hired her to serve tea, given how often her work is deprioritized. “No, yaar, I am not having fun,” she emphasized, countering assumptions that remote work is leisurely.
The video, captioned “Bro, people who work from home get no respect at all,” quickly gained traction. Comments poured in with users sharing similar experiences. One wrote, “Work from home means work for office and home,” while another joked, “The biggest WFH meeting is serving tea to guests.” These responses underscore how the issue transcends individual experience, touching on broader struggles with work-life balance and gendered expectations.
As the lines between professional and personal spaces blur, Dogra’s story highlights the need for broader awareness. Whether her video will lead to meaningful change remains uncertain, but it has certainly sparked a conversation that many hope continues beyond social media.
