“I was flying from Ranchi to Bengaluru when the cab driver dropping me at the airport shared something that stayed with me long after the flight,” she explained.
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The driver told Singh that he spent 25 years in the corporate world. However, false allegations and workplace politics from a colleague led to him losing his job. Today, he is fighting for justice in the court.
“Your job is not your identity. Build savings before you think you need them. Keep learning new skills.
“Build a network beyond your workplace. And most importantly, treat people fairly. The way we treat others at work can change someone’s life forever,” she concluded.
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“According to him, workplace politics and false allegations by a colleague led to him losing the career he had spent decades building. He is now fighting for justice in court. It’s been two years,” Anjali Singh said.
Meanwhile, to earn a living, the former employee had started driving a cab. He now earns one-fourth of what he used to earn.
Singh said that the cab driver’s story made her realise how fleeting success can be.
“A career built over decades can sometimes be shaken in a matter of days. We spend years building skills, earning promotions, and proving ourselves. But sometimes things beyond our control can change everything,” she reflected.
Singh, a Mumbai-based professional, also reflected on the emotional and financial toll that a sudden job loss can take. She ended her post by advising young employees to build an emergency fund and keep upskilling themselves.
