The post drew widespread reactions from other Reddit users, many of whom empathised with the situation and shared their own experiences of sudden layoffs.
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Rs 11 LPA Campus Hire Laid Off After Product Shutdown, Shares Emotional Reddit Post

  • A 2023 full-stack developer, hired through campus placements with an Rs 11 LPA salary, was laid off from a Fortune 500 company.
  • The layoff occurred after the shutdown of a product, leaving the techie anxious and uncertain about the future.
  • The developer, a sole earner from a remote town, relied on core engineering subjects and project work (React) for placement, not formal DSA study.
  • The monthly income of Rs 75,000-80,000 was crucial for supporting the family.
  • The Reddit post garnered widespread empathy, with users sharing similar experiences and highlighting the emotional strain of job losses, especially for sole earners.

Why It Matters: A young developer's layoff from a Fortune 500 company after a product shutdown highlights job insecurity for sole earners.

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