The Economic Times

'Chai stall' to 'Papa ki kirane ki dukan': What Indian techies say theyll do if fired tomorrow

A 23-year-old software professional's question about backup plans after potential job loss sparked a candid online discussion among Indian IT workers. Professionals shared anxieties about layoffs and performance pressure, with responses ranging from immediate job hunting to humorous fallback options like family businesses, highlighting deep-seated job insecurity in the tech sector.