Fired techie who worked as Swiggy delivery partner shares his ‘survival story’ on LinkedIn, post goes viral – Times of India

A LinkedIn post has gone viral on the internet where a techie shares how he survived through tough times in his career. Shared by LinkedIn user Riyazuddin A – a software developer, the post mentions that he took up the job of a Swiggy delivery partner after getting laid off from his previous job.

What he wrote in the LinkedIn post

The post is titled “A Journey of Resilience: My Farewell to Swiggy”.In the post, Riyazuddin said “A few months ago, life took an unexpected turn when I was laid off from my job. With rejections piling up and bills to pay, I found myself in a difficult financial position. During that time, I made the decision to become a Swiggy delivery partner to meet my financial needs.”
He further added “I still remember those early morning rides, the blazing afternoon sun, the pouring rain, and those late-night deliveries. Each delivery wasn’t just about the earnings, it was a step forward in reclaiming my resilience. Swiggy gave me an opportunity to stay afloat when everything else seemed to sink.”

“It was not easy—balancing hope, rejection, and the grind of the day-to-day. But those months as a Swiggy delivery partner gave me more than just financial support; they gave me invaluable lessons in patience, persistence, and humility. Every order I delivered made me stronger.”
Riyazuddin, in the post, said that he has now started a job with a new company. He wrote “While I’m excited for this fresh start, I want to take a moment to bid a proper farewell to my time with Swiggy. I owe a lot to those tough, heartful memories of the streets, the customers, and the support Swiggy provided when I needed it most.”
He concludes his post by saying “To anyone going through a tough time right now—hang in there. Sometimes, life’s unexpected detours lead us to places of growth and strength we never imagined.”
“Thank you, Swiggy , for being a part of my journey. Onwards and upwards!”.

How internet reacted to the post

Commenting on the post, a user wrote “Need to say, you are a responsible family warrior man ♥️🙏 good luck to you brother”. Another user commented “Wow, your story is a ray of sunshine on a cloudy day! I’m beyond proud of you Riyazuddin A for turning a setback into a comeback. Your resilience and determination are contagious! Remember, every detour is a chance to discover new strengths and rise stronger. Keep shining, and I can’t wait to see the amazing things you’ll achieve in this new chapter!”
A third users commented “Tough situations in life builds you up & make you a strong man. Inspiring story”.