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Man Offers ₹30,000 for Job Referral Online, Sparks Intense Debate
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News18•11-10-2026, 10:12
Man Offers ₹30,000 for Job Referral Online, Sparks Intense Debate
- •A 2025 graduate struggling to find a job in the IT or electronics sector went viral after offering a ₹30,000 cash reward for an internal referral.
- •The desperate job seeker shared his frustration on Reddit after receiving no responses to his countless job applications.
- •A screenshot of the post was shared on X, drawing mixed reactions and sparking a wider conversation about the tough economic and employment situation in India.
- •While some internet users sympathized with the graduate and shared their own struggles of remaining unemployed for months, others criticized the offer as a form of bribery.
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A struggling 2025 graduate offered a ₹30,000 cash reward to anyone who could help him secure a job referral in the IT or electronics sector after facing frustration from receiving no replies to his applications.
The post was originally shared on Reddit's r/FresherTechJobsIndia community before a screenshot of the discussion was picked up and shared on X by a user named @unfiltered_ajit.
Internet users were divided, with one user remarking that bribing is in India's DNA, while others expressed sympathy due to the tough job market, criticized the offer, or responded with shock and humor.
