A Bengaluru resident’s social media post has brought to light the story of a Microsoft engineer who moonlights as an auto-rickshaw driver to battle his feelings of isolation. Loneliness can hit in unexpected places.
Techie’s Lonely Weekend Gig Sparks Online Debate
The post featuring the engineer in his company hoodie at the wheel, has struck a chord with many, igniting discussions about the significance of social connections, even in high-stress settings.
In a post on X, techie Venkatesh Gupta shared that he met a 35-year-old staff software engineer from Microsoft in Koramangala who drives for Namma Yatri on weekends to cope with loneliness.
Inside the auto-rickshaw, the man was spotted wearing a Microsoft hoodie. While some users identified with his loneliness, others were surprised.
A user wrote down that “As the tech industry grows, so does the occurrence of lack of friends among professionals. A hidden fact that sometimes, the most advanced technology can’t replace human interaction.”
Diverse Reactions to Engineer’s Side Hustle
Another user remarked, “That’s great; he understands the importance of mental health. Switching subjects provides a break. An engineer at my office works as a bartender to unwind.”
the third user remarked on X that If it’s true, it’s really cool! It’s absolutely fine to be riding autos/ driving taxis. I’ve met really good people abroad who run good businesses yet drive uber whenever they are free. The reason being, they simply like driving, meeting new people & they do not do it for the money.
The four user commented that “Not the 1st time I hear people doing this part-time job, and why not if it relieves them in anyway. But considering the traffic madness, it may not give peacefulness to mind. Forgetting the money part.”
