Ghaziabad, A 13: The story of a software engineer who was earning a huge salary, now suddenly losing his job and working as a Rapido bike taxi driver to save his house is now going viral.
Software job.. a lot of salary.. many people spend beyond the limit.. but if there is no savings, this is a big example of how even a big salary cannot save a person from hardships.
Yes.. a software engineer from Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, had got a job as a techie in a prestigious company in the country. With an annual salary of Rs 40 lakh.. what else did he think that he could live a luxurious life and get rid of all his hardships.
Accordingly, in 2024, this same Ghaziabad Prateek had bought a 3 BHK apartment worth Rs 1.4 crore in Grand City. This was also his dream. Accordingly, he had to pay an EMI of Rs 95 thousand per month. He was confident that his job and income would be stable like this.
But suddenly one day, that prestigious company announced mass layoffs. This software engineer was also on that list. At this time, the sky seemed to fall on that techie. No work.. no income.. home loan, he started worrying about how to meet daily expenses.
Even after applying for jobs in other companies, there was no response. There has been no income for three months. The same EMI that once seemed like a routine has now become a constant source of anxiety. The loan obligations continue continuously.
The techie is now a Rapido driver:
To cope with the increasing financial pressure, he has now started working as a Rapido rider. He has taken up the venture to save his home. Each of his rides contributes a small amount towards meeting his large monthly payments.
A friend who recently met him shared the entire incident on his social media account, noting the visible signs of his friend’s emotional distress. The uncertainty of getting a new job has added to his stress. The house that was once a dream has now become a source of worry for him.
As he grapples with the consequences of a decision he made in a more stable time, sleepless nights and regret now dominate his thoughts. In sectors like IT, he says, a high salary creates the illusion of long-term security.