India, Jan. 15 -- A viral post on X is highlighting the grim reality of the modern job market after a college student revealed why he chose a Zepto delivery job over a corporate internship. Sharing the encounter, an X user explained that while internships are plentiful, paid opportunities remain elusive for many. By choosing to deliver orders to support his family rather than working for free, the student has sparked a massive online debate about the "exploitation" of unpaid internships and the growing necessity of the gig economy for India's youth.

"I met my friend's younger brother. He is doing his degree. After college, he works part-time at Zepto. Carrying bags. Delivering orders. Earning pocket money," Swapnil Kommawar wrote on X. ...