His dilemma is a worrying sign for India. With the country mired in corruption, bureaucratic red tape and unclear and changing government policies, many of the men who made their billions here are saying maybe it's time to quit India. It's got to be easier to do business elsewhere.

The problem isn't opportunity, he said. It's India.

"Every large investment, there was no transparency," Piramal said.

1. Background checks have gone beyond Google.
2. Arriving super-early for an interview is almost as bad as arriving late.
3. Your physical appearance matters.
4. Personal hygiene counts, too.
5. You won't get hired to work from home if you aren't a "home professional."
6. Being overweight can work against you.
7. Ageism (illegally) exists.
8. Your relationship is being monitored if you're dating a coworker.
9. Your Internet usage is probably being documented.
10. Your good and bad behavior matter—but the bad matters more.