India, July 13 -- Losing a job after more than a decade at the same company would leave most people anxious about what comes next. However, one man's response to being laid off has struck a chord with many on social media. Instead of looking for another role in the IT industry, he chose to return to his village and begin a completely different chapter of life.

The story was shared on X by Vanesh Mali, who said his friend had already prepared for such a possibility and believed everyone should have a backup plan.

Sharing the experience, Mali wrote, "One of my friends worked at a big IT company for more than 12 years. He was very good at his job. A few days ago, the company laid him off. Many people lost their jobs.

"But my friend, who w...