A Bengaluru-based IT engineer has taken to social media to express concerns over frequent power cuts in the city, which are reportedly affecting their ability to perform remote work and putting their job at risk. The Reddit post, which has since gained attention, highlights the growing frustration among tech workers dealing with unreliable infrastructure in India’s so-called “tech capital.”
The user, who claims to live in Indiranagar — one of Bengaluru’s prime localities — stated that they face power outages two to three times a week, often during critical work hours. These interruptions, lasting for hours at times, have started interfering with scheduled meetings, making it difficult for the engineer to stay connected with their overseas employer.
“I live in Indiranagar, Bengaluru — supposedly a prime area — yet we’ve been experiencing frequent, long power cuts. These outages often overlap with my meetings, some lasting for hours,” the engineer wrote in the Reddit post.
Working remotely for a small IT firm, the user reports directly to the CEO and CTO based in Sweden. Their meetings are usually scheduled between 12:30 PM and 6:30 PM IST — peak hours for the reported power outages. Without access to a power backup system, the engineer finds themselves repeatedly disconnected and unable to explain the situation convincingly to their foreign bosses.
The user also shared that they live in a modest one-bedroom apartment and cannot currently afford an inverter, leaving them with no backup power. “It’s frustrating and embarrassing, especially since this area is considered well-developed. After a few missed meetings, my CEO now sounds skeptical — like he thinks I’m making excuses. That’s made things worse. I’m anxious every time the power drops,” the post read.
Despite starting to log outages in an effort to provide documented proof to their employer, the engineer remains unsure how to convey the issue without appearing unprofessional or “whiny.” They concluded by expressing dismay over the state of Bengaluru’s infrastructure.
“It’s 2025, and I live in the so-called tech capital of India, yet I’m worried about losing my job over power cuts,” the user lamented.
The post has sparked a discussion online about the state of urban infrastructure in Bengaluru, with several others echoing similar concerns about unreliable electricity in key parts of the city.