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In an unusual turn of events, a senior engineer at Microsoft in Bengaluru has been spotted driving an autorickshaw on weekends to tackle his feelings of loneliness. The revelation, shared by social media user Venkatesh Gupta on X (formerly Twitter), has ignited a significant debate online.
Gupta’s post featured a photo of the 35-year-old software engineer, identified as a staff member at Microsoft, operating a Namma Yatri autorickshaw in Koramangala. The image, which shows the man wearing a Microsoft hoodie while behind the wheel, was intended to highlight the techie’s unique way of coping with solitude.
The story has garnered mixed reactions on social media. While some users have expressed sympathy for the engineer’s situation, others have shown surprise and concern. Ankit Shrivastava, another user on X, commented, “That’s just plain sad. (if true),” reflecting a sentiment shared by many who view the techie’s choice as a distressing sign of personal or professional challenges.
The incident has also sparked discussions about the broader context of tech professionals engaging in gig work. Bengaluru has seen instances of techies taking up roles as bike taxi drivers and autorickshaw operators, often due to financial needs or job market uncertainties. Previously, a techie from Hindustan Computers Limited (HCL) was found driving a Rapido bike taxi to network and search for job opportunities following a layoff.
The situation also touched on a cultural aspect, with some users linking the techie’s choice to the language diversity in Bengaluru. One comment humorously noted, “This is what happens when you speak only one language in a city (BLR) where more than 50% of people are outsiders,” reflecting a playful take on the city’s multicultural dynamic.
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