35, no degree, facing a layoff: Ankur Warikoo's blunt advice to an employee facing career crisis after 'years of poor decisions'

A 35-year-old employee facing a layoff after years of career struggles sought Ankur Warikoos advice. He had failed school, dropped out of BCA, battled alcohol abuse and lacked a graduation degree and strong technical skills. Warikoo urged him to stop dwelling on the past, update his resume, apply for suitable roles and spend 15–30 minutes learning daily. His final message was blunt: take responsibility, with “no complaining” and “no excuses.”

Raccontata daeconomictimes.indiatimes.comtimesofindia.indiatimes.com