Laid-off techies battle EMIs; ex-engineer rides Rapido, Oracle staff speak out

A former software engineer, once earning Rs 40 lakh annually, now rides for Rapido in NCR to manage a Rs 95,000 monthly home loan EMI after a sudden layoff. This stark career shift highlights the precariousness of high-income tech jobs and the risks of substantial debt, leaving many professionals questioning their financial security in volatile times.