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Laid-Off IT Worker Shares Heartbreak Over Parents' Harsh Treatment
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News18•10-10-2026, 12:21
Laid-Off IT Worker Shares Heartbreak Over Parents' Harsh Treatment
- •A 22-year-old IT graduate shared on Reddit that he was laid off just six months into his job, during which he was earning Rs 95,000 per month.
- •He claimed that after two months without income, his parents subjected him to severe taunts, name-calling, and even took away his food.
- •The young man admitted that he had no savings left because he spent his earnings buying a bike in cash.
- •Reddit users flooded the post with supportive comments, encouraging him to stay strong, prioritize financial independence, and look out for job opportunities.
- •The user advised others to build a solid financial safety net and savings before making major purchases to prepare for hard times.
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A 22-year-old man shared that after being laid off from his IT job just six months into his career, he went without income for two months while facing severe taunts, name-calling, and mistreatment from his parents.
The young graduate was earning around Rs 95,000 a month at his IT job before he was laid off and left without any earnings for two months.
The man advised others not to make the same mistake he did, urging them to keep some savings aside before making expensive purchases like a dream bike or car so they can support themselves during hard times.
