# Instagram user says having job is worth appreciating in tough market 2026-08-22T21:23:25+00:00 | India | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Mridul Gupta, a social media user, posted a video on Instagram highlighting the struggles of jobseekers in the current economic climate. She said people are sending up to 200 applications a day without hearing back, and experienced professionals are being rejected for entry-level roles. Gupta advised those who dislike their jobs to be grateful they have one, as many are desperately waiting for interview invitations. Her post drew comments from users who agreed with her view, including one who said they were laid off from a job in Dubai. ## Indian Opinion Analysis Gupta's post taps into a widespread anxiety among Indian professionals, where the IT and startup sectors have seen significant layoffs since 2023. The Reserve Bank of India's latest employment data shows a slight uptick in the unemployment rate, though the government contests these figures. For a professional in a mid-level role, quitting without another offer is a risk few can take. The next data point to watch is the quarterly employment survey due in November, which will show whether formal-sector hiring has picked up. ## Coverage - ndtv.com Reports a social media user's opinion without editorial comment, includes user reactions verbatim. This story was synthesised by AI from the source linked above. Tags: Instagram, job market, Mridul Gupta Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/instagram-user-says-having-job-is-worth-appreciating-in-tough-market/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/instagram-user-says-having-job-is-worth-appreciating-in-tough-market/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes. How this brief was made: an AI model read the report linked above and wrote this summary and analysis, which were published automatically. Published briefs are sampled every hour by an automated quality check; the editor verifies its findings and approves corrections, and corrected briefs carry a dated correction line. We do no original reporting. Methodology: https://indianopinion.org/ai-use-policy/