Archive · 20 Nov 2025
Experienced Techie Struggles to Find Job After 7 Months
An experienced Indian techie has been jobless for 7 months, struggling to find work despite trying many recruitment platforms.
They're facing financial problems and can't afford their house.
Meanwhile, a product strategist says older professionals are having trouble competing with younger candidates who use new tools and ideas.
An Indian techie with 18 years of experience has been unable to find a job for 7 months
The techie was earning Rs 70 lakh per annum before being fired by a Nifty50 company
Despite using various recruitment platforms and services, the techie has only received a few interviews
The techie is now facing financial difficulties, including being unable to afford the EMI on their house
A product strategist noted that experienced professionals are struggling to keep up with younger candidates
- Who
- An Indian techie with 18 years of experience
- What
- Has been unable to find a job for 7 months
- When
- For the past 7 months
- Where
- In India
- Why
- Due to a competitive job market and the techie's inability to secure interviews
Techie's Perspective
Product Strategist's Perspective
Reason for Struggle
Techie's Perspective
Lack of job opportunities and interview calls
Product Strategist's Perspective
Older professionals struggling to keep up with younger candidates
Impact of AI/ML Tools
Techie's Perspective
Not explicitly mentioned
Product Strategist's Perspective
Younger candidates using LLMs to deliver exceptional work
- Years of Experience
- 18 years
- Previous Annual Salary
- Rs 70 lakh
- Months Unemployed
- 7 months
- Number of Interviews
- Only 2 in 7 months
- Financial Situation
- Unable to afford house EMI
Sources
‘My heart sank’: Employee shocked by sudden layoff despite saving company six-figure sums
'I have a runway of just two months': ₹70 lakh IIT manager laid off, no job in 7 months
India Techie With 18 Years Experience Unable To Land Job For 7 Months: 'I Am Hopeless'
