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Her mother said she had died from excessive workload, and shockingly, and no one from the company even attended her funeral…!
In a heartbreaking letter to the chairman of Ernst & Young India, Anita Augustine described the tragic story of her daughter, Anna Sebastian Perayil, who was just 26 years old and had joined the company only four months prior.
Augustine expressed her concerns about a work culture that “glorifies overwork while neglecting the very human beings behind the role,” urging the company to make necessary changes. She hoped Anna’s death would serve as a wake-up call.
Anna, who was excited to begin her first job at EY, was described by her mother as a “fighter.” Augustine shared that Anna excelled in her studies and worked tirelessly to meet the demands of her new role.
However, the pressure, long hours, and new environment took a severe toll on her health, leading to anxiety, sleepless nights, and overwhelming stress. Despite these challenges, Anna pushed herself, believing that hard work and determination were the keys to success.
In response to Anna’s tragic death, EY India Chairman Rajiv Memani stated that the company employs around 100,000 people, emphasizing that everyone is expected to work hard. He said that Anna had only been with the company for four months and was assigned work like any other employee, asserting that they do not believe work pressure was the cause of her death.
Meanwhile, India’s Minister of Labor and Employment, Shobha Karandlaje, announced that an investigation into the allegations made by Anna’s mother is underway. She expressed her sorrow over Anna’s loss on social media, pledging that the Labor Ministry is committed to ensuring justice and addressing concerns about an unsafe and exploitative work environment.
