20-year career in IT, but no job now and zero savings. Thyrocare founder shares a shocking story of a techie and a real-life lesson

Time of India

13-05-2025

In a world where careers evolve at lightning speed, the concept of a "midlife crisis" has taken on new meaning—especially in high-pressure sectors like IT. A recent post by entrepreneur Dr. A
Velumani
has sparked a wave of introspection across social media, as he recounted a revealing airport conversation with a 40-something tech professional. The interaction laid bare the harsh truths of
career stagnation
, misplaced priorities, and the silent downfall many face after decades of chasing titles, raises, and comfort.
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Dr. A Velumani, the founder of
Thyrocare
, recently took to social media platform X to share a striking real-life interaction that has struck a chord with professionals across industries. As he waited to board a flight, a 40-something IT professional approached him, recognizing him and seeking advice on what he described as a 'midlife career crisis.'
What followed was a brief but brutally honest conversation that exposed the pitfalls of complacency and blind ambition in modern corporate careers.
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Campus recruitment and good salary
The man shared that he had started strong—placed through campus recruitment, earned a good salary, and enjoyed generous raises over two decades. He had switched four jobs, each time lured by tempting offers. On the surface, it seemed like a textbook success story. But now, the offers had stopped coming. He had recently resigned after being asked to report to a peer—an experience he found humiliating.
When Velumani asked why he considered this a crisis, the man admitted: 'I am not getting any offers.' To this, Velumani delivered the quiet blow: 'You reached your peak.' The silence deepened when he explained, 'You worked more. Learned less.'
— velumania (@velumania)
No savings?
Even more startling was the man's admission that despite 20 years of earning well, he had no savings—only EMIs and fleeting memories of enjoyment. The exchange ended with an unspoken pause as boarding for the flight began, leaving both men and now the internet with lingering thoughts.
Key takeaway
Velumani ended the post with a sobering punchline: 'If your peer or subordinate learns faster than you, be ready to work under him or her soon.' The takeaway? In a fast-changing job market, continuous learning is not optional but a necessity. Titles and salaries may impress temporarily, but it's adaptability, humility, and lifelong skill-building that sustain a career.