'Disaster waiting to happen': X user slams AI engineer’s Rs 3.6 LPA Capgemini job choice

A social media debate has erupted after an AI-engineer choose Rs 3.6LPA job.

A candid post on X about a friend’s career decision has triggered a heated conversation online, reopening the long-running debate around job choices, financial pressure, and career planning in one’s twenties.

The discussion began after an X user, Shravani, shared her concerns over a friend accepting what she felt was a poorly aligned job offer. In her now-viral post, she described how her friend, trained as an AI engineer and reportedly doing well in the field, accepted an offer from Capgemini with an annual package of Rs 3.6 lakh for a testing role.

A friend of mine got placed at Capgemini with a package of 3.6 LPA. When I asked him about the role, he said it was some kind of testing role. The surprising part is that he is actually an AI engineer and was doing quite well in that field.

When I tried to dig deeper and asked… — Shravani (@shrav_10) February 10, 2026

According to Shravani, the role appeared to have little connection with her friend’s academic background or interests. She claimed that when she asked him about the job, he admitted he did not fully understand what the work involved and was not particularly keen on the domain. His plan, she wrote, was to join if the company called him, or remain on the bench otherwise. Shravani also pointed out that several candidates from the 2025 batch were still waiting for offer letters, adding to her concern about uncertainty and lack of clarity.

The post went on to question why graduates apply for roles that do not align with their skill sets, especially when they are not motivated to learn or grow in that area. Shravani argued that such decisions are not harmless experimentation but choices that could significantly impact long-term career trajectories, calling it “a disaster waiting to happen.”

Internet debates on X post

However, the post quickly drew pushbacks from other users, many of whom urged empathy and caution against judging without context. One user noted that career decisions are often shaped by factors outsiders may not see, including financial stress at home. “If there’s a financial problem, the priority is survival,” the user wrote, adding that earning something is better than remaining unemployed and that people can always course-correct later.

Another user echoed similar sentiments, highlighting social and family pressure. They pointed out that not everyone has the privilege to wait for the “right” opportunity, especially when unemployment invites criticism and anxiety. “It’s hard to stay unemployed when opportunities are limited,” the user said.