From IT Professional to Rapido Rider: A Tech Worker's Struggle
A disturbing video circulating on Instagram has exposed the harsh reality of India's ongoing technology sector employment crisis. The footage reveals how a qualified IT engineer has been forced to work as a part-time Rapido delivery rider after remaining unemployed for two months, struggling to manage his home loan EMIs in Noida.
The viral video was posted by Instagram user Nomadic Teju, who documented the situation from Greater Noida's Gaur City area. He explained how his friend's career took a devastating turn after resigning from his position with hopes of securing better opportunities elsewhere.
The Financial Reality Behind the Crisis
The situation highlights the severe financial pressures facing tech professionals in today's challenging market. According to the video, apartments in Gaur City typically cost between ₹1 crore and ₹2 crore, while monthly rentals can reach ₹30,000 to ₹35,000.
The engineer had previously lived in one of these premium apartments with his family, but the prolonged hiring slowdown left him without stable employment. This forced him to make the difficult decision to rent out his own flat and move into a more affordable rented accommodation instead.
With home loan EMIs continuing to demand payment and no regular income source, the IT professional has turned to part-time Rapido rides and occasional freelance projects to make ends meet. This represents a significant fall from his previous professional standing in the technology industry.
Social Media Echoes Broader Industry Concerns
The video has ignited widespread discussion across social media platforms about the challenges confronting technology workers amid artificial intelligence disruptions and constrained hiring practices.
One concerned user commented, "This is just the beginning… A large number of people are already losing their jobs, and even more will lose them in the future." This sentiment reflects growing anxiety about job security in the sector.
Another observer offered stark advice: "Long story short - It's going to be more challenging in India… If anyone has chance to move abroad then don't think twice unless you have a good plan."
The connection between artificial intelligence and employment challenges was repeatedly emphasized, with one user warning, "Just gona get worse with more AI adoption," while suggesting people avoid major financial commitments.
Practical financial advice also emerged from the discussion, with one social media user suggesting: "People who are already in a housing loan should act now, sell at a high rate, sit on cash, and pay off the loan to be stress-free."
This individual story has become a symbol of the broader tech job crisis in India, highlighting how even qualified professionals are facing unprecedented challenges in the current economic environment shaped by technological transformation and market adjustments.
