Soham Parekh, the Mumbai-based software engineer infamous for juggling multiple US … – LinkedIn

AIM’s Post Soham Parekh, the Mumbai-based software engineer infamous for juggling multiple US startup jobs at once, has weighed in on Tata Consultancy Services’ massive layoff announcement — and his message is blunt: “Don’t wait for handouts. Learn fast. Build harder. Your skills are your leverage. Outwork the system. Outlearn the gatekeepers. Outbuild the giants.” His post on X has gone viral, sparking heated debate across India’s tech circles. TCS recently confirmed it will cut around 12,000 jobs — roughly 2% of its global workforce — in one of the largest layoffs in its history. The move, targeting primarily mid- and senior-level roles, is part of its shift toward AI-driven solutions, new markets, and a leaner, more agile workforce. While affected employees will receive severance packages, career counselling, and outplacement services, the company stated rehiring for these positions is unlikely. Parekh’s remarks arrive at a time when the IT industry is facing mounting pressure from automation, AI adoption, and evolving market demands. While some hail his words as a timely wake-up call for tech professionals to future-proof themselves, others question taking advice from someone previously accused of deceiving employers. Yet, in an industry where job security is eroding fast, his
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