Engineer paying Rs 92 lakh tax says leaving India for good
A senior Uber engineer in India has sparked a public debate after revealing he was laid off during paternity leave despite paying significant income taxes. The engineer expressed frustration over the lack of job security and the difficulty of finding comparable employment.
Why it matters
The story highlights growing concerns regarding corporate layoffs, the high tax burden on professionals, and the precarious nature of high-paying tech jobs.
A Reddit user recently penned down his frustration and how. He writes that a year ago, he paid ₹92 lakh in income tax to the Indian government. Today, the man claiming to be a senior engineer at Uber says he is struggling to find another job after being laid off during his paternity leave. Imagine being without work with a newborn at home and limited financial support.His frustration has now spilled and his post has sparked a debate about high-paying jobs, taxation and the uncertainty that can follow an unexpected layoff.In a post shared on October 7, 2026, the man writes,“Being a senior engineer at Uber and hitting the salary cliff last year, I paid a crazy Rs 92 lakhs tax to the Indian Government in last FY.”A layoff during paternity leaveFor this anonymous user, the biggest challenge appeared after getting laid off from a high paying job.
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