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Bengaluru Engineer’s Instagram Tour Shows Empty Desks at Microsoft Paris by 4:30 PM

The short video highlights European norms on leaving work on time and has prompted a wide online discussion about work‑life balance and expat practicalities.

Overview

  • An Instagram office tour posted by Rahul Kaushik, which went viral on Monday, shows interiors of Microsoft’s Paris office, conference rooms, a cafeteria and a desk view that includes the Eiffel Tower.
  • Kaushik’s clip notes that many desks were already empty by about 4:30 pm and that employees are generally not expected to take work calls after hours under local norms and rules.
  • The video also draws attention to everyday expat concerns, with Kaushik pointing out limited vegetarian choices in the cafeteria and joking about language barriers in France.
  • News outlets have reported the clip and quoted Kaushik’s observations but say they have not received a substantive comment or correction from Microsoft.
  • The episode highlights how short social videos shape public views of corporate culture and may influence decisions by employees considering internal transfers to offices with different work and lifestyle norms.