IIM graduate moves to Delhi for job, finds startup office does not exist
A recent MBA graduate's dream job turned into a distressing ordeal after she reportedly relocated cities for a role that allegedly never materialised as expected. The incident has raised questions about hiring transparency and onboarding practices.
A job offer that once felt like the beginning of a promising corporate career turned into a troubling experience for a recent MBA graduate from the Indian Institute of Management, Bodh Gaya, who claims she moved to Delhi for work only to discover that the office address provided to her allegedly had no operational setup.
The incident was shared by the graduate in a detailed LinkedIn post, which has since circulated widely online.
As per the post later referenced on X, the experience has triggered discussions around recruitment processes, onboarding delays and the vulnerability of fresh graduates stepping into the workforce.
According to the post, she completed her MBA in 2026 and was placed through campus recruitment. “I am a 2026 MBA graduate from IIM Bodh Gaya. I got placed. I had an offer letter. A joining date. A promise,” she wrote.
A MOVE MADE ON TRUST
Believing the job was confirmed, she relocated to Delhi alone, spending nearly Rs 75,000 on travel and settling expenses.
“So I packed my bags and moved to Delhi, alone, spending Rs 75,000 on relocation. Because I trusted that a confirmed job was waiting for me,” she stated in her post.
BUT THERE WAS SOMETHING ELSE
The situation reportedly took a turn on her expected joining day, May 4, when she reached the office address shared by the company.
“On 4th May, I stood outside the office address I was given. There was no office,” she wrote.
“I waited two hours. I called. I messaged. No answer,” she added.
According to her post, she was later told that the office space was “out of lease,” despite earlier assurances about onboarding.
WAITING, PROMISES AND DELAYS
The graduate further alleged that she was repeatedly asked to wait as onboarding processes were said to be underway. She claimed she was informed that employee credentials were being created and that work-from-home arrangements would follow.
However, she stated that no formal joining took place and delays continued for weeks, eventually pushing her onboarding to July with no clarity.
FINANCIAL STRAIN AND ALLEGED SILENCE
The prolonged uncertainty reportedly left her financially stressed after spending significant savings on relocation. She also alleged that promises of reimbursement were made but not fulfilled.
According to her post, communication from the company later stopped, with the CEO allegedly becoming unresponsive to calls and messages.
Describing the emotional impact, she wrote, “A girl moves to a new city alone for a job And the person responsible just disappears.”
She added, “I had an offer letter. I had proof. I had hope.”
Towards the end, she noted that her institute’s placement committee later helped her secure another opportunity. She also advised students to “document everything. Every promise, every date, every message.”
As per reactions circulating on X, users raised concerns about hiring checks, startup accountability and onboarding verification, with some questioning how such recruitment processes were approved.
A job offer that once felt like the beginning of a promising corporate career turned into a troubling experience for a recent MBA graduate from the Indian Institute of Management, Bodh Gaya, who claims she moved to Delhi for work only to discover that the office address provided to her allegedly had no operational setup.
The incident was shared by the graduate in a detailed LinkedIn post, which has since circulated widely online.
As per the post later referenced on X, the experience has triggered discussions around recruitment processes, onboarding delays and the vulnerability of fresh graduates stepping into the workforce.
According to the post, she completed her MBA in 2026 and was placed through campus recruitment. “I am a 2026 MBA graduate from IIM Bodh Gaya. I got placed. I had an offer letter. A joining date. A promise,” she wrote.
A MOVE MADE ON TRUST
Believing the job was confirmed, she relocated to Delhi alone, spending nearly Rs 75,000 on travel and settling expenses.
“So I packed my bags and moved to Delhi, alone, spending Rs 75,000 on relocation. Because I trusted that a confirmed job was waiting for me,” she stated in her post.
BUT THERE WAS SOMETHING ELSE
The situation reportedly took a turn on her expected joining day, May 4, when she reached the office address shared by the company.
“On 4th May, I stood outside the office address I was given. There was no office,” she wrote.
“I waited two hours. I called. I messaged. No answer,” she added.
According to her post, she was later told that the office space was “out of lease,” despite earlier assurances about onboarding.
WAITING, PROMISES AND DELAYS
The graduate further alleged that she was repeatedly asked to wait as onboarding processes were said to be underway. She claimed she was informed that employee credentials were being created and that work-from-home arrangements would follow.
However, she stated that no formal joining took place and delays continued for weeks, eventually pushing her onboarding to July with no clarity.
FINANCIAL STRAIN AND ALLEGED SILENCE
The prolonged uncertainty reportedly left her financially stressed after spending significant savings on relocation. She also alleged that promises of reimbursement were made but not fulfilled.
According to her post, communication from the company later stopped, with the CEO allegedly becoming unresponsive to calls and messages.
Describing the emotional impact, she wrote, “A girl moves to a new city alone for a job And the person responsible just disappears.”
She added, “I had an offer letter. I had proof. I had hope.”
Towards the end, she noted that her institute’s placement committee later helped her secure another opportunity. She also advised students to “document everything. Every promise, every date, every message.”
As per reactions circulating on X, users raised concerns about hiring checks, startup accountability and onboarding verification, with some questioning how such recruitment processes were approved.
