In a striking incident reflecting the harsh realities of the Indian tech job market, a young full-stack developer was laid off on March 31 only to be offered a new role later that same day. The new position, which requires the developer to manage the entire team's workload alone, comes with a salary of Rs 25,000 (approximately $300 USD) per month, slightly above their previous salary of Rs 23,000. The employer admitted that there was insufficient work, leading to layoffs, and suggested that the salary could increase once new projects were secured. The developer accepted the verbal offer due to the challenging job market, but concerns arose regarding the heavy workload and the lack of a formal contract. The incident has sparked discussions on platforms like Reddit, where users have expressed frustration and offered advice, indicating a broader trend of changing roles and expectations in the tech industry, particularly for those early in their careers.