A 22-year-old IT professional has shared his heartbreaking experience on Reddit, revealing how his life changed after losing his job just six months into his career.

The young man, who reportedly earned around ₹95,000 per month, said he had been unemployed for two months and was now facing constant taunts from his parents, who allegedly called him a “freeloader.”

He claimed that they took away his air cooler, dragged his bike without petrol, and even snatched food from his plate, telling him, “What’s your use? Maybe we made a mistake by giving birth to you.”

According to his post, he had not eaten for two days and was struggling to find work while preparing for future interviews. His painful account has sparked discussion about the emotional struggles men face when they lose their jobs and are unable to meet financial expectations.

Losing a job should never mean losing one’s dignity. A person’s worth cannot be measured solely by their salary or ability to provide. Sometimes, the people from whom we expect support the most can become the source of our deepest emotional pain.