A man sitting with QR a code and a note in his hand on a footpath in Bengaluru has grabbed attention and sparked discussions about unemployment. A Reddit post has gone viral, featuring a man sitting on road at a busy traffic signal. What shocked the netizens was not just his unusual presence, but the handwritten note written in both Kannada and English, a QR code and a backpack beside him. The man, reportedly with over a decade of experience in the banking sector, pleaded for help through the message.
The post has initiated discussion and raised concern about rising unemployment in India, especially among experienced professionals.
““I don’t have job, no house, please help me. I have 14 years of working experience in banking,” the note held by him read. He also held a sheet with a QR code for financial contributions.
The post has been shared by @Being-Brilliant on Reddit with the caption: “Came across this man at a prominent Bengaluru signal. As heartbreaking as it is to see him, I keep wondering is this a result of society failure or personal choices?”
Netizens React
As the post went viral, some users expressed sympathy for the man’s plight, while others debated whether his situation was caused by personal choices or other systemic issues.
Here’s what the users said.
“The harsh truth of our country, we barely got enough to even give 1% of the College passouts jobs,” a user said.
“Wait so he lost his certificates or like did they get destroyed? Whatever it is it’s unfortunate. But if it’s just his unwillingness to work or find a work then that’s his personal issue,” another stated.
“This guy is not interested in working. I spoke to him about a job, but he just got irritated. On Monday he’ll be sitting near the Someshwara Temple entrance, and on Tuesday at the Subramanya Temple in halasuru,” added another.
“Most people are saying that if he is physically able, he should be able to do a job like delivery or driving. But the reality is that if you remain unemployed for a long time, there is a chance you will become mentally broken and depressed. That creates a barrier, too,” a user noted.
💔Bengaluru: A man with 14 years of banking experience was spotted sitting on a footpath, holding a sign — “No job, no house, please help me.” 🏦➡️🙏
Beside him: a backpack & a QR code for digital contributions.📲 @Reddit #Bengaluru #reddit #viralpost #scoopearth #scoopearth.in pic.twitter.com/xxWb7qCkCs
— Scoopearth (@Scoopearth1) September 2, 2025
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