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25 years in corporate life, now driving a cab: Man’s story of career setback goes viral

Sandy Verma | August 9, 2026 12:24 PM CST

A cab ride has turned into an unexpected workplace story on social media. A LinkedIn post by Mumbai-based professional Anjali Singh has drawn attention to the story of a man whose professional journey took a sharp turn after years in the corporate world.Singh came across him while travelling from Ranchi to Bengaluru. During their conversation, she heard about the difficult phase he has been going through and later shared his experience online. The story has also raised questions about how people cope when a long professional journey suddenly comes to an end.

He spent 25 years in the corporate sector

According to Singh, the man had worked in the corporate world for 25 years before his career was disrupted. He told her that workplace politics and allegations made by a colleague were behind the setback.“He had spent 25 years in the corporate world. Then everything changed. According to him, workplace politics and false allegations by a colleague led to him losing the career he had spent decades building. He is now fighting for justice in court. It’s been two years,” wrote Singh.The matter is currently sub judice. Therefore, the allegations and the circumstances described by the man have not been established through a final court decision.

He now works as a cab driver

With his corporate career on hold, the man has taken up cab driving as a way to earn a living.Singh said he told her that his present earnings are almost one-fourth of what he used to make during his corporate career. The financial change has therefore been a major part of his experience since leaving his previous line of work.

Singh reflects on the uncertainty of careers

The conversation made Singh think about how much effort goes into building a professional life and how circumstances outside a person’s control can sometimes change that journey.“A career built over decades can sometimes be shaken in a matter of days. We spend years building skills, earning promotions, and proving ourselves. But sometimes things beyond our control can change everything,” she said.She also acknowledged that the final facts of the case will depend on the legal process.“Whether every detail of his story is ultimately upheld or not, one thing was impossible to ignore the emotional and financial cost of suddenly losing your career.”

Her message for employees

Singh’s post eventually focused on what working professionals can do to stay better prepared for unexpected changes.She urged people to maintain savings, continue learning, and develop professional relationships outside their workplace. She also highlighted the importance of treating colleagues fairly.“It reminded me that your job is not your identity. Build savings before you think you need them. Keep learning new skills. Build a network beyond your workplace. And most importantly, treat people fairly. The way we treat others at work can change someone’s life forever,” she said.The legal matter involving the man is still before the court. Singh’s post, meanwhile, has highlighted the financial and emotional challenges that can follow a sudden break in a career built over many years.Disclaimer: This story is based on a LinkedIn post shared by Anjali Singh. The claims mentioned in the post are attributed to the individual concerned and have not been independently verified.Thumb image: Canva (for representative purposes only)