The news of Zomato hiring across 800 job roles met with mixed reactions. Some netizens criticized the company’s work culture after reading job descriptions emphasizing 24/7 availability and lack of work-life balance. Some users took to social media to express their views, calling it a “toxic” and “slavery” promoting culture. They criticized the company’s expectations for high emotional and intelligence quotients and for promoting a culture that does not prioritize work-life balance. Some users even declined job offers from Zomato due to these concerns.

The news is “No work-life balance, good enough is not good: Meet the ideal Zomato employee.“