A Rapido ride turned into an unexpected job request when a man received a WhatsApp message from the rider who had dropped him off. Instead of asking for a rating or feedback, he introduced himself as a recent engineering graduate looking for his first job.
The man shared a screenshot of the message on Reddit, where it drew mixed reactions.
Rapido rider's message
The WhatsApp message read, "Hello, good morning, sir. I completed B.Tech. in April 2024, sir, and I am looking for a job, sir. I am a fresher. If you have any vacancy, please message me, sir."
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The post quickly led to a discussion about India's job market, with many sympathising with the young graduate's efforts to secure employment.
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The post received a mixed response. While many praised the rider's determination to find a job, others questioned whether it was appropriate to contact a passenger after the ride.
"I like the hustle, for sure," one user wrote.
Another commented, "Where there's a will, there's a way!"
"Yaar, dilwa do job usse if you can," another user said.
One person wrote, "Help him with a referral, please."
Another added, "Bro, you should understand his situation. He is so desperate to get a job. If you can, please give him a referral or something."
Some users, however, pointed out the privacy concerns.
"Bhai, if you were a woman, I'd look at it differently, but you have to respect the hustle. Yes, he intruded on your privacy, but he's desperate and had the courage to politely ask for help finding a job," one comment read.
Another user asked, "What if it was your sister who received the DM and he kept messaging her?"
Others felt the situation should be viewed in the context of the current job market.
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"Context matters, friend. We just protested over the lack of jobs. Let's not forget," one user wrote.
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