Indian IT professionals are generally perceived with suspicion for several very good reasons. The first one is all the negativity connected with work environments that affect workplaces today, such as exhausted employees, overwhelming working hours, and unrealistic deadlines. Most people complain of being burnt out within the few years they spend practising their profession.

The other problem is that young employees and staff members, especially at the entry and mid-career grades, have been experiencing low or no wage increases. Even though most companies in this field get high revenues, wage disparities may not necessarily reflect the work or the level of proficiency expected. Even more layoffs; new employees, specifically, are provided with wages just enough to afford a livelihood in metro cities.

Also, the job security in IT is yet again in doubt. IT workers have been in a vulnerable position due to regular layoffs caused by global economic factors and outsourcing factors. Another contentious threat is automation, which causes several roles to become repetitive over a period.

And lastly, societal perception is a factor. There is a perception that being an IT professional, you sit at a desk all day and do not have a ‘glamorous’ job. Though they are necessary for conducting commercial activities, they are not acknowledged as formal professions like medicine or civil services in India.

However, one has to understand that not all the jobs in the IT sector are equal as presented by Azure. This simple reality shows that some of them are talking about work culture change, competitive wages, and upskilling. However, it must be noted that it is still a long way off from becoming a highly desired industry for many.