Thousands of Vodafone Idea, Airtel employees unsure of future

Mumbai: Thousands of employees at Vodafone Idea and Bharti Airtel are looking out, after the telecom companies posted unprecedented losses and stare at huge statutory dues, recruiters said.

Despite some relief from the government and tariff hikes, employees are still seeking other opportunities, the recruiters added.

Take the case of an area sales manager at one of the telecom companies, who has approached a Bengaluru-based search firm.

“I have to leave because I was not sure what the future of the company and sector will be in the coming years. I was advised to take a 25% raise at the very minimum but am so eager to leave that I can (go) for a 10-12% hike,” the employee said.