India, May 29 -- A Reddit post detailing how a 59-year-old man is allegedly being forced out of his job after more than two decades of service has gone viral, drawing widespread anger and sympathy online.

The post, titled "Father is getting laid off at 59 but something seems sus," was shared in a popular career advice forum and has since sparked intense discussions about workplace ethics and ageism.

According to the user, the man had worked at the same company for 22 years and was originally scheduled to retire in January 2025. His family believed his job was secure, especially after the company extended his tenure by two more years-a sign, they thought, that his contributions were still valued.

But events took a sudden and unexpected ...