'No stress, no panic': Fired Oracle employee returns to hometown, becomes Uber driver

As massive layoffs at Oracle trigger anxiety across tech hubs, stories of uncertainty and sudden job loss are spreading just as fast as the cuts themselves.

In cities like Bengaluru, India's Silicon Valley where many depend on global tech firms, the fear is not just about losing a job but about what comes next.

Against this backdrop, an X (formerly Twitter) post is gaining attention for a very different reason. It offers a calm, almost counterintuitive response to layoffs at a time when panic is common.

“One of my close friends was fired from Oracle Bangalore. No panic, no stress, and no crying on social media,” wrote Nayak Satya in a post on X.

According to the post, the employee returned immediately to his hometown of Bhubaneswar after losing his job. Unlike many who scramble for another role in big cities, he chose a slower and more financially stable path.

The post said he had already built a financial cushion through fixed deposits. He held two joint deposits of Rs 15 lakh each, one with his parents and another with his wife, along with an additional deposit in his child’s name. Together, these reportedly generate about Rs 28,000 in monthly interest. Separate deposits of around Rs 30 lakh bring in another Rs 15,000 per month. With no EMIs or housing loans, and living with his parents in his own home, the transition was smoother.

The post further said that he began working as an Uber driver soon after returning, using his driving skills to earn at his convenience while planning his next steps.

“He is now living at own home with his parents. He knows how to drive, so he immediately started working as an Uber driver at his own convenience earning good,” the post said.

The laid off employee is also planning to start a small business with family support.

The post contrasts his approach with what it calls “modern financial hype,” noting that he avoided trends like influencer-driven investing and instead focused on steady savings and discipline.

“Pure old school vibes, steady process and discipline,” the post said.

“He happily called me today to meet up after our conversation to cross check potential of Bhubaneswar to start something fresh So folks plan in advance so when required you will never fumble,” Satya said.

“Biggest learning for me no matter how tof the situations always prepare with a smile,” Satya added.

One of my close friends was fired from Oracle Bangalore.

No panic, no stress, and no crying on social media.

He straight away came back to his hometown Bhubaneswar

He had postal fixed deposits in two joint accounts ₹15 lakh each. One with his parents, and the other in his…

— Nayak Satya (@NayakSatya_SG) April 5, 2026