Bengaluru: Microsoft Techie Drives Auto Rickshaw on Weekends, The Reason Will Surprise You
In an unexpected turn of events, a senior Microsoft engineer in Bengaluru has been found driving an auto rickshaw on weekends to alleviate his loneliness. The revelation came to light when an X user shared a photo, igniting a lively discussion on social media.
Venkatesh Gupta, a fellow techie, shared the story in a post, stating, "Met a 35-year-old staff software engineer at Microsoft in Koramangala driving Namma Yatri to combat loneliness on weekends." The man, dressed in a Microsoft hoodie, was seen behind the wheel of the auto rickshaw.
Reactions from the Online Community
The post drew a variety of reactions. Some users expressed sympathy for the engineer's loneliness, while others were shocked by his weekend activity.
Ankit Shrivastava, another techie, commented, "That’s just plain sad. (if true)."
One user remarked, “They’ll complain about moonlighting,” pointing to the controversy surrounding employees taking on additional jobs outside their primary employment.
A humorous take on the situation came from a third user who said, “This is what happens when you speak only one language in a city (BLR) where more than 50% of people are outsiders,” highlighting the language diversity issue in Bengaluru.
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A Growing Trend Among Techies
The sight of tech professionals working as bike taxi drivers and auto drivers is not uncommon in Bengaluru. Many techies are known to take on gig work to supplement their income.
In a similar incident, an HCL employee was found driving a Rapido bike taxi. The techie, who had been laid off from his previous job, used the opportunity to network with fellow tech professionals and seek job referrals for a new role as a Java developer. This example underscores the lengths to which professionals go to sustain themselves and find new job opportunities.
The Microsoft engineer’s story sheds light on the unique ways individuals cope with personal challenges and the economic realities faced by many in the tech industry. As discussions continue online, the incident serves as a reminder of the diverse lives and struggles of tech professionals in a bustling city like Bengaluru.
