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Fired on Diwali, employee recalls last call from HR in viral Reddit post: ‘Thanks for ruining the festival’

Mint Nov 08, 2026 at 05:22 PM IST Business
Fired on Diwali, employee recalls last call...

AI summary

An Indian marketing employee shared a viral Reddit post detailing his sudden layoff just before Diwali, which forced him to cancel a planned family trip. The post highlighted his emotional distress and financial instability, prompting supportive responses from other users who shared similar experiences of job loss during festive seasons.

Key takeaways

  • The employee was laid off just before Diwali, canceling his planned family trip.
  • The viral Reddit post expressed the worker's numbness and financial helplessness.
  • Netizens responded with empathy, sharing their own stories of similar job losses.
  • The individual requested help finding new marketing vacancies online.
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