Archive · 8 Jan 2026
Techie Claims Firing Over Holiday Non-Response
A young software developer from Gurgaon says he was fired from his job because he didn't reply to his boss's messages while he was on holiday.
He was traveling in a place with no phone signal and couldn't respond.
The manager thought he was ignoring them on purpose and fired him without any warning.
The developer is now looking for a new job and has shared his story online.
Many people online feel sorry for him and are giving him advice on how to find a new job.
Some people also talked about how important it is to have a good work-life balance and not to let managers disrespect employees.
A 29-year-old software developer from Gurgaon claims he was fired for not responding to his manager's messages during the Christmas and New Year holiday.
The developer was traveling in a remote, high-altitude area with no mobile network coverage.
He alleges that his management assumed he intentionally switched off his phone and took offense at the lack of communication.
The termination occurred without any prior warning, performance improvement plan (PIP), or discussion regarding his job performance.
The case has sparked discussions online about work-life balance and the 'right to disconnect' in the tech industry.
- Who
- A 29-year-old software developer from Gurgaon
- What
- Claims he was fired for not responding to his manager's messages during a holiday
- When
- During the Christmas and New Year holiday period
- Where
- Gurgaon, India
- Why
- Manager allegedly took offense at the lack of communication and had a fragile ego
- Developer's Age
- 29
- Location
- Gurgaon, India
- Reason for Termination
- Not replying to manager's messages during holiday
- Developer's Claim
- Manager had a fragile ego
- Developer's Current Status
- Actively applying for new jobs
- Online Reaction
- Mixed sympathy and advice on work-life balance
