A 2025 graduate from a prestigious Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) shared their discontent with their job at a multinational corporation (MNC) in a Reddit post, highlighting the stark contrast between expectations and reality for young engineers. The software engineer described a lack of serious work assignments and a disengaged team culture, stating, “I haven’t been given any serious work.” Initially assigned to a project involving generative artificial intelligence (GenAI), the project was later scrapped, leading to a placement in a maintenance-heavy team with minimal development tasks. The graduate expressed frustration over the draining work environment, where senior team members seemed uninterested in collaboration or learning. They noted spending much of their time on unrelated activities, such as watching online content, due to a lack of assigned work. The post also raised concerns about the impact of AI on junior developer roles, suggesting that tasks once seen as learning opportunities are now automated. Despite contemplating a job switch, the graduate acknowledged the current competitive hiring landscape, exacerbated by recent layoffs in the tech sector. The Reddit post garnered varied reactions, with some users sympathizing and others sharing their own struggles in finding meaningful employment.