Bengaluru techie says no micromanagement is the biggest workplace perk

Bengaluru AI engineer Aman Vaishnav shared how flexible attendance and simple leave requests shape his workplace experience. His post highlights why trust, respect and autonomy can matter more than fancy office perks.Bengaluru AI engineer Aman Vaishnav shared how flexible attendance and simple leave requests shape his workplace experience (Representative image)New Delhi,Oct 17, 2026 10:00 ISTFor many employees, a good job is measured by its salary, free food, team outings or gym memberships. But Aman Vaishnav, a senior AI engineer working in Bengaluru, says the benefits that matter most are less flashy: flexibility, trust and respect.In an Instagram video, Vaishnav said he goes to the office twice a week, and only when he feels like it. "No biometric tracking my check-in and check-out, and no assigned seat. I pick a random desk, open my laptop, and get to work," he added.His experience challenges the idea that productivity depends on employees being physically present or having every hour monitored. It also highlights the difference between offering flexibility on paper and allowing employees to use it without pressure.NO LONG EXPLANATION NEEDED FOR A DAY OFFVaishnav said the same approach applies when he needs leave. “I just drop a message saying taking off today, and my manager says enjoy, see you tomorrow,” he said.He joked that he does not have to “write an emotional essay or kill my imaginary dadi just to take a Friday off”. The remark captures a familiar workplace frustration: feeling compelled to justify personal time or come up with an elaborate excuse to take a break. He also described “zero senior junior ego”, saying the person leading an entire organisation sits next to him. There is “no micromanagement, no fake urgency”, he added, just an expectation that the work will get done.A HIGH SALARY ISN'T THE WHOLE PACKAGEFor employees comparing job offers, salary remains important. But Vaishnav's account suggests that day-to-day management can also determine how comfortable and sustainable a job feels.Strict attendance rules, constant check-ins and pressure to explain every absence can make even a well-paid role difficult to manage. By contrast, flexibility can give employees greater control over their time, provided they remain accountable for their work.That does not mean every workplace can offer the same freedom. But his experience puts the focus on how managers measure performance: by the hours employees spend at their desks or by the work they deliver.“A high CTC for sure pays your bills, but a healthy workplace protects your peace,” Vaishnav said.He ended with a message for workers who enjoy similar conditions: “If you have got a team that treats you like an adult, you already won half the corporate game.”(Disclaimer: This story is based on a social media post. The details, including figures, background, and outcomes, have not been independently verified by India Today. The article is intended for informational purposes only, and readers are advised to exercise their own discretion before drawing conclusions or making decisions based on the content.)- Ends