Startup Cuts Employee Despite ₹24 Lakh Salary

A viral post on X by user Vivo recently recounted a startup professional who was abruptly laid off despite earning an annual salary of ₹24 lakh. The account says the company slowed investment and implemented financial cost-cutting that eliminated his operational role with no prior warning. The post amassed over 36,000 views and prompted advice to build emergency savings, upskill, and diversify income.