Fired from job, Chennai techie worked as Swiggy delivery agent. His story is viral

A techie from Chennai who was fired from his job a few months ago was forced to join Swiggy as a delivery partner. He recounted his journey in a LinkedIn post that has now gone viral.

In Short

• Chennai techie joined Swiggy after job loss
• Shared his journey on LinkedIn
• Learned patience, persistence, and humility

A software developer from Chennai who was fired from his job a few months ago was forced to join Swiggy as a delivery partner. Now that Riyazuddin has started a new chapter with a new company, he recounted his “journey of resilience” and bid a fond farewell to Swiggy in a LinkedIn post that has gone viral on social media.

“A few months ago, life took an unexpected turn when I was laid off from my job. With rejections piling up and bills to pay, I found myself in a difficult financial position. During that time, I made the decision to become a Swiggy delivery partner to meet my financial needs,” Riyazuddin said in his post that also featured pictures he took during his journey with Swiggy.

It wasn’t an easy ride with Swiggy as the techie said that he had to endure the wrath of diverse weather conditions while on duty.

“I still remember those early morning rides, the blazing afternoon sun, the pouring rain, and those late-night deliveries. Each delivery wasn’t just about the earnings, it was a step forward in reclaiming my resilience. Swiggy gave me an opportunity to stay afloat when everything else seemed to sink,” he said.

Working as a delivery partner also helped Riyazuddin learn “invaluable lessons” such as patience, persistence, and humility.

“It was not easy—balancing hope, rejection, and the grind of the day-to-day. But those months as a Swiggy delivery partner gave me more than just financial support; they gave me invaluable lessons in patience, persistence, and humility. Every order I delivered made me stronger,” he said.

Expressing heartfelt gratitude to the company, Riyazuddin added: “Today, I’m incredibly grateful to announce that I’ve started a new chapter with a new company. While I’m excited for this fresh start, I want to take a moment to bid a proper farewell to my time with Swiggy. I owe a lot to those tough, heartful memories of the streets, the customers, and the support Swiggy provided when I needed it most.”

Riyazuddin concluded his post with a life lesson, saying: “To anyone going through a tough time right now—hang in there. Sometimes, life’s unexpected detours lead us to places of growth and strength we never imagined.”

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Meanwhile, Swiggy responded to Riyazuddin’s post as it went viral with thousands of likes and comments: “What an inspiring story, Riyazuddin! We’re grateful to have been part of your journey and are proud of the strength, persistence, and resilience you've shown. Wishing you all the success in your new chapter – onwards and upwards, indeed!”