The Burden Of Dreams: How Freshers At Infosys Became Disposable Puppets In The Corporate Game

Ah, the sweet dreams of freshers. The shimmering hope in their eyes as they step out of college, backpacks packed with excitement, ready to conquer the world. They are armed with degrees, ambitions, and an unwavering belief that they’re on the path to success.

Most of them, after slogging through endless exams and countless sleepless nights, finally land that elusive first job at a prestigious company. They tell their parents—“I made it! I’ve been selected at Infosys!”—their hearts swelling with pride as they imagine themselves building futures, not just for themselves but for their families too. The hope? To work hard, climb the corporate ladder, and eventually, provide a better life for their loved ones. But then… the unthinkable happens.

They don’t get a chance to climb the ladder. They don’t even get a seat on the first step. Instead, in an act so cruel, it feels like the corporate gods themselves are playing a sick joke on these young souls—Infosys, the so-called beacon of corporate responsibility and Indian IT prowess, terminates over 700 freshers. Just like that. Gone. Vanished. The promises of a bright future ripped apart in an instant. The dreams they had meticulously built? Tossed aside like last season’s fashion trends.

The Heartbreak of Freshers at Infosys: The 700 Dreams

Let’s break it down, shall we? These 700 students weren’t just employees; they were the hopes of their families. They were the ones who probably left their homes with a tear in their eyes and excitement in their hearts, believing they were on the cusp of something extraordinary. They traveled across the country, often to distant cities like Bangalore, with nothing but hope for a better future.

They settled in, worked those godforsaken 70-hour weeks, and endured everything that came with being a fresher. From running errands to working on projects that went unnoticed, they did it all with the dream that one day they’d have their own apartment, their first paycheck, and the pride of telling their parents, “I’ve made it.” And what do they get in return for their dedication and hard work? The sound of an email pinging in their inbox, informing them they are no longer needed. How convenient.

The Infamous Termination: Just a Business Move?

This mass layoff wasn’t a fluke or an isolated incident. According to reports, the freshers from Infosys’s Mysuru campus were terminated without warning. They were subjected to a “forceful dismissal,” according to some sources. The reasons for the termination? Well, it’s not about performance or lack of skill. It’s the good ol’ classic: “Company restructuring” or “market conditions.” Or perhaps it’s because Murthy Sir’s wants to save money for his grandson needs another gift for his birthday. Maybe a Burj Khalifa this time?

Imagine the kind of betrayal these students must feel. They gave it their all. They worked late nights, juggled training programs, and followed every little instruction, hoping to impress their superiors. But when it comes time for the company to show some empathy, they are unceremoniously dumped into the streets like yesterday’s news. And while Infosys just shrugs and calls it a “business decision,” these freshers are left to pick up the shattered pieces of their dreams.

And for what? For profit. For greed. For the satisfaction of an elite few who seem to think they’re playing a game with people’s lives. How else can you explain a company that rakes in billions, but cuts 700 freshers off as though they are nothing more than expendable pawns in their never-ending quest for higher profits?

Infosys: A Dream Machine with No Ethics

Here’s the irony: Infosys has always marketed itself as a champion of ethics, an advocate for employee welfare, and a company that truly cares for its people. They love to play the hero, don’t they? In fact, they’ve made billions by selling the idea that their employees are their greatest asset. But as we now see, they’re not. They’re simply disposable workers who can be discarded when it’s time for corporate reshuffling or a profit margin squeeze.

This is not just about the money—it’s about the integrity of the system. When a company as large and influential as Infosys is willing to pull the rug out from under its freshers, without a second thought, it says more about the culture of corporate India than it does about the company itself. Freshers aren’t just numbers on a balance sheet—they are individuals with lives, dreams, and families. But it seems like the higher-ups at Infosys just see them as mere statistics, numbers to be shuffled around when it’s time for quarterly earnings to be reported.

The Real Cost: Dreams Shattered, Trust Destroyed

This incident is more than just an employment tragedy. It’s a wake-up call to anyone who thinks that job security is guaranteed in the corporate world. What happens when you dedicate your youth to a company, sacrifice time with your family, miss birthdays, anniversaries, and holidays, just to have your job pulled from under you with no notice? What happens when you give your all, only to be left with nothing?

These students didn’t just lose their jobs—they lost the dreams they built around them. They lost the excitement of their first paycheck, the anticipation of helping their families, and the pride of making a mark in the corporate world. All that is gone. And in its place is a bitter realization: they were never truly valued.

And let’s talk about the real world repercussions here. Losing a job is never easy. It’s devastating, especially for young individuals who were hoping for stability, and for the security that comes with a job at a prestigious firm like Infosys. These freshers now find themselves in a precarious position, one that they never expected to face in their first year out of college. They are left to pick up the pieces of their shattered confidence, wondering where they went wrong. Was it their performance? Was it their lack of experience? Or was it just because they were an easy target to throw out the door when the company needed to trim its expenses?

What Happens to the System?

So, what now? Will these freshers go on to find jobs at other companies? Maybe, but the sting of betrayal will remain for a long time. Will they continue to believe in the promises made by future employers? Perhaps—but their trust in the system will have been broken. And who can blame them? If you’ve given your best years, your youthful energy, and your skills to a company that treats you like disposable garbage, it’s hard not to lose your faith in the corporate world altogether.

But here’s the rub: this isn’t just an Infosys problem. It’s a systemic issue that runs deep within the culture of corporate India. Freshers are treated as interchangeable parts in a corporate machine that only cares about maximizing profits and cutting costs. The people who make the decisions that affect real lives are sitting comfortably in their plush offices, looking at charts and figures, unaware—or worse, uncaring—about the lives they’re ruining. And this is where the real tragedy lies.

At The End: The True Cost of Profit and Greed

Let’s be real: Infosys will survive. They will continue to rake in millions, expand their reach globally, and keep their stock prices soaring. But what about the 700 freshers who were discarded like they were nothing? What happens to their futures, their hopes, and their dreams?

If this incident tells us anything, it’s that corporate India has lost its soul. The bottom line is what matters. People are just numbers. Dreams are just business risks. But here’s the thing: dreams don’t come with a price tag. They’re priceless, and once they’re shattered, it’s not something you can just fix with a quarterly report.

In the end, it’s not just Infosys that lost something here—it’s all of us. We lost the hope that the corporate world could be a place of opportunity and growth for the young and the ambitious. We lost the belief that hard work, dedication, and loyalty will be rewarded. And ultimately, the real loss is for those freshers, who didn’t just lose their jobs—they lost their faith in the very system that promised them the world.