As the mass layoffs at Oracle are still a flaming issue, the story of a former employee has acted as a positive start for many. The post was shared by the ex-employee's friend. Soon after getting laid off, the individual immediately moved to his hometown Bhubaneswar to live with his parents, avoiding the high cost of living in a metro city like Bengaluru. Leveraging his driving skills, he began working as an Uber driver at his own convenience to earn a steady income.
The X user, who claims to be the ex-employee's friend, narrated how his friend kept calm in the entire situation without getting depressed and vulnerable.
The individual has a strong backup of his savings. The Bhubaneshwar resident has several fixed deposits. two joint accounts worth Rs 15 lakh each, one with his parents and another with his wife, along with a smaller account for his child. These investments generate close to Rs 28,000 in monthly interest. In addition, fixed deposits across various Indian banks amounting to around Rs 30 lakh bring in another Rs 15,000 every month.
Despite having a steady passive income of Rs 40000, the man chose not to remain idle. As he knew how to drive, he began working for Uber. The decision was not based on some financial pressure but on a desire to make an earning actively.
Simultaneously, he is working on plans to start a small business with the support of his family, treating the current phase as a transition rather than a setback. Satya called it "pure old school vibes," saying his friend avoided financial fads and stuck to steady saving habits.
"He is now living at his own home with his parents. He knows how to drive, so he immediately started working as an Uber driver at his own convenience, earning good. He has no EMIs and no loans for any metro city flat. At the same time, he is calmly planning to start a small business with the help of his parents. He never followed influencers, never did SIPs, and avoided all the modern financial hype. Pure old-school vibes, steady process, and discipline," the post added.
How Did The Netizens React?
The post made a positive impact among the users. The netizens praised the move and appreciated the person's calm attitude. A user said, "That's a solid approach. Old-school planning really pays off: no stress, just smart moves and family support. "Respect to your friend for handling it so calmly."
Another commented, "This is how calm thinking, planned, risk-free investments, and a contented lifestyle can help in overcoming the unexpected problems in life."
"Every individual should have a backup plan for emergencies. That's all that matters in today's fast-paced world," a third added.