‘ ₹34 LPA, no EMIs, yet afraid of layoffs’: IT professional's story sparks debate on job security

Key points

• A social media post about an IT professional earning ₹34 lakh per annum has triggered a wider conversation on job insecurity, financial planning and the emotional burden faced by many employees in India's technology sector.
• The post, shared on X by user @vaneshmali, who identifies himself in his bio as the founder of TechnoVans, described an interaction with a well-paid IT employee who, despite having a stable income and no outstanding loan obligations, remains deeply concerned about the possibility of losing his job.
• The discussion has resonated with many social media users, prompting debates about whether a high salary is enough to provide financial security in an era marked by layoffs, economic uncertainty and rapid changes in the technology industry.
• Viral Post Raises Questions About Financial Security Sharing the incident on X, @vaneshmali wrote "Yesterday I met someone who is earning 34 LPA in his IT job.
• Salary gets credited...