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1mo
19 years in tech. Now delivering khana. Corporate India, are you proud?🙎🙎
Bhai logon, He wasn’t fired. He didn’t get lazy.
He just hit a rough patch and the industry left him behind.
A Bengaluru tech entrepreneur with 19 years of experience is now a Swiggy delivery guy. Nithin Kumar shared the story after receiving food from him. Turns out, the man had a solid background, ran his own business now he’s just trying to survive.
No support. No callbacks. No second chances. The same companies that once praised him? Now they don’t even pick up the phone.
And still, HRs are out here posting stuff like “we hire attitude, not degrees.” Come on. You ignore anyone with a small gap in their resume.
This is what happens when companies only value you when things are good.
They reward those who talk big. Ignore mental health. And leave you when you’re down. It’s not a career ladder anymore. It’s a trapdoor.
Not everyone left their job for “peace” or “freedom.”
Some just needed a way to survive.
Let’s be real. This system isn’t working for everyone. Thoughts?
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an operations manager
2w
Its ok, part of life, Maybe smthing better coming his way while he is doing this, running a business is always risky, sometimes you have to go through these challenges,
now its a viral story , iam sure someone will hire him back
an operations executive
1mo
The situation of middle management from companies also the same. People who built the business units are struggling, thanks to GCCs who hire and fire stating role is moving out of India!!
sololeveller1111
1mo
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[an operations executive](username) is it? I thought GCCs are safer than IT services in terms of job security.
an operations executive
2w
[sololeveller1111](username) That's what most people think and to some extent it’s true. GCCs do offer better stability and structure than traditional IT services. But lately, many have been restructuring aggressively.
People who've built entire verticals are being let go with reasons like “role moving to HQ” or “global alignment.” So while they feel safer, they're definitely not immune to sudden strategic shifts.
Have you or someone you know experienced something similar in a GCC recently?
sololeveller1111
2w
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[an operations executive](username) damn.. no job security anywhere. Even profitable Microsoft is laying off..
an operations executive
2w
[sololeveller1111](username) Right? If even cash-rich giants like Microsoft are cutting roles, what hope do the rest of us have? 😮💨
Makes you wonder is any job truly secure anymore, or is adaptability the only real safety net now?
What’s your plan B if things go south suddenly? Just curious how others are preparing.
sololeveller1111
2w
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[an operations executive](username) I'm planning to save aggressively atleast 70% of salary.. Also no loans..
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faithfuldhokla
1mo
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That's something inspiring. Didn't he try taking VC funding ?
sparklingdodo
1mo
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[faithfuldhokla](username) This is the dark side of entrepreneurship, if he fails then the world is cruel that he will get destroyed
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hilariousvelvetfish
1mo
ex -
My situation is the same. I'm a person with a disability (Deaf). I was removed from work telling the company facing a budget issue. I have 3 YOE. It's been 1 year since i lost my job. I still didn't get a job but now I'm doing food delivery at Swiggy. I don't know what to do next. My marriage was planned when i had that stable job now after losing my job I'm unsure about everything. My partner's family is waiting for me to get a job. I still don't know what to do next.
an operations manager
2w
[hilariousvelvetfish](username) be strong, did you get any opportunity ?
yedabhai
1mo
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His name is Mr. Padmanabhan & every business journey comes with its own set of challenges and risks. With your extensive experience, I believe there are valuable lessons to be gained from the obstacles you have faced. Reflecting on these experiences and adapting your approach can open new opportunities for growth and success in the future.
Learning from setbacks is an essential part of any entrepreneurial journey, and I encourage you to use these insights to strengthen your next steps.
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