Moonlighting software engineer earns Rs 7 lakh, yet fears AI
A 29-year-old software engineer working two jobs to support his family expresses deep anxiety about the future of his career due to the rise of AI. Despite significant financial success, he feels constant pressure to maintain his income.
Why it matters
This highlights the growing psychological and economic insecurity among high-earning tech professionals facing rapid automation and AI disruption.
For many engineering students, landing a high-paying IT job is the dream. A good salary, a comfortable home and financial independence are often seen as the finish line.But what if earning Rs 7 lakh a month still doesn't make you feel financially secure?That question is at the heart of a conversation that has struck a chord with thousands of professionals online. In a recent episode of the personal finance podcast Fix Your Finance, hosted by mutual fund advisor Anshuman Sharma, a 29-year-old software engineer named Rohit opened up about his career, his fears and the pressure that keeps him working 16 hours a day despite already earning far more than most people his age."I'm working for two companies"Rohit revealed that he currently works two technology jobs—one during the day and another at night for a US-based company."I'm working for two companies—one in day and one in night," he said, explaining…
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