GenZ founder's rulebook has no room for bad clients, unpaid sacrifices, boring parties

What if working on your day off came with double pay, your boss actively encouraged you to roast him, and a difficult client could be shown the door before an employee? Chandigarh-based GenZ entrepreneur Pratham Jindal says these are some of the principles he follows while running his company.

The 25-year-old founder shared a list of workplace practices he believes in, offering a glimpse into a company culture built around employee experiences, transparency and, quite literally, letting the boss take a joke.

Pratham believes employees who give up their personal time for work should be compensated for the sacrifice. His solution is simple: pay them twice the usual amount.

“And if someone gives up their day off to work, I believe they should be paid 2X for it,” he wrote.

He also appeared to have a generous definition of what counts as a worthwhile business expense. While team parties and celebrations may not directly contribute to revenue, Pratham considered them important enough to spend heavily on.

“I spend a hefty sum of money on month-end parties and take them very seriously,” he said.

Then came the part that might make many bosses uncomfortable: getting roasted by their own employees. Pratham said he allows his team to make fun of him and holds sessions where they can openly take shots at him.

“I let my team roast me. I spend money on month-end parties. I talk openly about our numbers. I’m more involved in content than day-to-day operations,” he wrote.

Transparency is another part of his philosophy. Pratham said he openly discusses the company’s numbers with his employees, while also prioritising the team when client relationships become difficult.

“I always choose to let go of a client than an employee. I don’t let my team tolerate a bad client,” Pratham said.

He also said he spends more on experiences and workplace culture than on things directly tied to making money.

Social media users absolutely loved the post and said Pratham is an inspiration. Many said his approach made them rethink what they should expect from their own workplaces.

Whether these practices can work for every company is another question. But Pratham Jindal’s message is clear: for him, building a business is not just about chasing revenue. It is also about deciding what, and who, deserves to be valued along the way.- Ends