“I just accepted the fate and left the office,” says Delhi-based Reddit user shares his 48-hour layoff story in a D2C startup

A Delhi-based reddit user recently shared a post on the platform’s r/AskDelhi community, stating that he was laid off just two days after joining a food-focused D2C startup based in Saket.

The post attracted online attention for highlighting the uncertainty faced by employees in India’s volatile startup ecosystem.

According to his post, the man had spent two years working as a Financial Analyst at a Gurgaon-based company before deciding to switch jobs in July. 

The Abrupt Termination

Eager to embark on his new journey as a Junior FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis) professional, he resigned from his previous position and joined the startup in August.

However, things took an unanticipated turn. 

“After going there for 2 days, the manager told me that now they are looking for a managerial role who can take more responsibilities and accordingly laid off me. I just accepted the fate and left the office,” he wrote.

The sudden news of getting fired left him struggling to find another job opportunity. 

“Since then I am actively trying for an FP&A role but not able to get any. This is taking a serious toll on my mental and physical health,” the Redditor shared his plight.

He added that returning to his previous company was not an option, as a replacement had already been hired, someone he had personally trained before his departure.

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The Vague Hiring and Firing Pattern in Startups

The post has sparked conversations around job security and hiring practices in startups, which are often characterized by rapid changes and high-pressure environments. 

Many Reddit users responded with empathy, some shared job opportunities, while others encouraged the individual to connect with recruiters and grow their professional network on LinkedIn.

Acknowledging the unsteady employment environment in the startup world, a user offered help saying, 

“If you are required in AP, Billing. Let me know, my organisation is currently hiring and will refer you.”

Another user wrote, “Name and shame them. They can't lay off someone instantly without a severance pay.”

“It's unethical. It's not about money, it's about sending them a message. The least they could do is offer a month's severance pay and refer you somewhere else. That's a professional courtesy,” the third Reddit user commented.

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