Uber Engineer Laid Off During Paternity Leave, Faces Job Hunt Challenges

An Uber senior engineer, who paid ₹92 lakh in income tax, was laid off while on paternity leave. The sudden dismissal has left him struggling to find new employment, as his high salary expectations make recruiters hesitant. The engineer’s experience underscores the precarious nature of even lucrative tech positions, revealing how quickly job security can erode and how difficult it can be to secure a comparable role after a layoff. His story has sparked debate about the stability of high‑earning roles in the face of unexpected corporate restructuring.