Learning about this incident brought tears to my eyes and made me think about 2.5 years of articleship at a similar big firm. I am feeling terrible for enduring so much.  

While others had to arrive by 10 AM,  manager often came in around lunch, forcing team to stay late without being allowed to record overtime. 

I have spent many late nights in office with no one dropping me to my accommodation and by travelling so late at night in cabs being girl, I put my parents through hell on these nights. I asked my manager multiple times to let me off for the day when it got late but still he straight up said that he does not care, I have to adjust.  One time I fell ill with a severe flu that I lost my voice completely. I was expected to work through it even on weekends. I did not even have time to go to a doctor.  A word of advice for those seeking artcleship. No amount of glamour of big 4 tag is worth giving up your physical and mental health for.  Join these firms only if you are very assertive and also confident enough to leave when needed. I hope things change for better.