Side hustle ends a Google career: Why this Bengaluru engineer was forced to quit
The resignation of Google engineer Arpit Bhayani over his educational side work has become a symbol of a deeper shift in India’s tech workforce. As freelancing surges and moonlighting checks tighten, companies and employees are drifting out of sync. The story reflects a growing tension between rigid corporate rules and a workforce that has quietly embraced flexible, parallel careers.
The resignation of Google engineer Arpit Bhayani over his educational side work has become a symbol of a deeper shift in India’s tech workforce. As freelancing surges and moonlighting checks tighten, companies and employees are drifting out of sync. The story reflects a growing tension between rigid corporate rules and a workforce that has quietly embraced flexible, parallel careers.
