IT engineer turns Rapido rider to pay EMIs after losing job, video sparks concern
IT engineer turns Rapido rider to pay EMIs after losing job, video sparks concern
Life can change its course without warning, and the recent story shared by Instagram creator Nomadic Teju has become a powerful reminder of that fact. His video featuring a Noida-based IT engineer has resonated deeply with thousands online because it reveals just how fragile financial stability has become for many tech workers today. The engineer had resigned from his previous job with confidence that a better role awaited him, but a prolonged hiring slump left him unemployed for two months, with no steady income to fall back on.
As the days passed, financial pressure began closing in. His home in Greater Noida’s Gaur City—an area where properties usually cost between ₹1 crore and ₹2 crore and rents often reach ₹30,000–35,000 per month—quickly became difficult to manage. With no salary coming in, he made the difficult decision to rent out his own flat and shift into a smaller, cheaper accommodation. His family returned to their village to reduce expenses even further, leaving him alone in Noida to shoulder the burden of maintaining the monthly EMI.
With no relief in sight and the EMI amount staying the same, he turned to whatever work he could find. He began riding part-time for Rapido while simultaneously taking up small freelance assignments whenever possible. Even with these efforts, the financial pressure hasn’t eased as much as he hoped. Teju, who narrated the story in his video, highlighted how this sudden lifestyle shift reflects the growing unpredictability of the tech sector today, especially for professionals caught in job transitions during a slowdown.
The reason the video spread so quickly across Instagram is simple—it echoes the quiet fear many tech employees are currently living with. AI-driven disruptions, hiring freezes, and layoffs have created an atmosphere of uncertainty, and this engineer’s experience gives a human face to a struggle that many have only been whispering about. For countless viewers, the situation felt less like one man’s hardship and more like a warning of what could become a broader trend in India’s white-collar workforce.
Social media reactions poured in rapidly, with people expressing concern, offering advice, and sharing their own insights into the situation. One user expressed, “It is not possible to get above 20,000 to 25,000 in Rapido or Zomato,” pointing out how difficult it is to rely on delivery or ride-based work for substantial income. Another user wrote, “Please let me know the domain and experience, maybe I can help in to get a new job,” showing a willingness to assist however possible. Someone else urged decisive action by saying, “If you have a housing loan and you’re stressed, act now. Sell at a high rate and stay debt-free,” while another person remarked, “Numbers look good, but ground reality is different. Layoffs are increasing,” capturing the contrast between official economic figures and daily realities. Many resonated with the broader crisis, with one viewer stating, “People are only now starting to realise how big this issue is. Many have already lost jobs, and many more will face this in the future.”
