This is a segment from the 05-03-2026 live show: Anna, Idi America. Watch the full show at: https://www.youtube.com/live/arqzr7oEx6w?si=MvM0WouO7-Gj4abv
Did you hear about the viral story of a white guy who changed his last name to an Indian-sounding name on his resume and suddenly got flooded with job callbacks?
In this Short, I break down the frustrating reality behind this stunt. As my co-host Kiran points out, it's not a flex—it exposes a darker side of the US IT job market. Indian consulting companies often target Indian names specifically because they know they can lowball these candidates and exploit visa statuses like H1B and OPT.
I dive into this harsh reality of the tech industry, how candidates are being shortchanged, and what this means for the diaspora. Drop your thoughts in the comments—have you experienced this with IT recruiters?
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