Founder Raises Questions About Employee Accountability Amid Salary Delay

Founder's Post Sparks Discussion on Employer-Employee Responsibilities

A recent LinkedIn post by Geetika Kaushik, a founder, has sparked a heated online debate about the responsibilities of employers and employees. The conversation began when Kaushik shared her views on the pressures founders face when business targets are missed and salaries are delayed.

Kaushik recounted a recent incident where employees questioned job security after receiving their salaries seven days late. While acknowledging employees' concerns, Kaushik also asked them to consider the challenges faced by founders. She pointed to the performance of a senior manager who, she claimed, achieved only 20% of the target during the peak season, missing the 70% goal. The senior manager, who handles a team of 30+ people, still asked only about receiving their salary.

The Performance Gap

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Kaushik further emphasized that although employees expect salaries, incentives, and job security, founders are often left dealing with financial strain and the pressure to keep the business afloat. She concluded her post by urging employees to earn with respect, not by habit, and to consider the sacrifices made by founders to keep the business running.

Social Media Reaction

Social media users have responded to Kaushik's post with a mix of opinions. One user argued that founders knowingly sign up for uncertainty, pressure, and financial risk when they choose to become a founder, but that employees must be paid on time. Another person stated that employment is a transaction, not a partnership, and that salaries do not necessarily increase by the same percentage as the company's growth. A third user raised the question of whether employees who are expected to "adjust" during a company's difficult phase will share in the success when the company becomes profitable.

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