MBA Grad Loses Rs 1.5 Lakh Job Over Rs 5000 Fake Reimbursement, Faces Financial Ruin

• An MBA graduate lost a Rs 1.5 lakh per month FMCG job for faking Rs 5000 in reimbursements.
• The individual, who previously earned Rs 1.5 lakh per month, now struggles with a Rs 50,000 job, a 65% pay cut.
• After being terminated, a brief startup stint ended in 15 days due to downsizing, leading to shame and depression.
• The current salary barely covers PG rent and education loan EMIs, with fears of default in six months.
• Reddit users offered advice, emphasizing owning mistakes, seeking stable roles, and building new skills.