Find Out Why A Microsoft Engineer In Bengaluru Drives Autorickshaw!


Rohit Kulkarni

Rohit Kulkarni

Aug 06, 2024



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.

Find Out Why A Microsoft Engineer In Bengaluru Drives Autorickshaw!

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.”


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