•Akshay Saini, a former Uber software engineer and now a YouTuber with 2 million subscribers, addressed social media speculation that he was fired from Uber.
•Saini clarified that he resigned from Uber and found the rumors "hurtful," especially since he was a high-performing engineer.
•He received Uber's Impact Award for being the best engineer in his organization and was rated "outstanding" in reviews just before his departure.
•Saini emphasized his career journey, marked by consistent promotions, leading projects, and continuous upskilling across various companies.
•He advises young professionals to increase their skills rather than reduce effort, stating, "Your grind will not betray you."