Pulse of Chennai anonymous opinion poll
I'm 52. Lost my IT job. Nobody's hiring at me. What should I do?
In plain English: What should a 52-year-old do after losing their IT job?
Choose between Fight. 52 is not the end and Retire, IT is over after 50.
This poll asks about career options for experienced IT professionals in their 50s. Should you keep seeking new IT roles despite age, or is it time to consider retirement? Chennai, share your thoughts anonymously. Your opinion is valued, and no personal information is ever collected.
The live Chennai verdict
Nowadays, many people in Chennai are finding it hard to get new jobs after 50. Work life is changing fast, and some feel like their time in IT might be done. This makes them wonder what to do next.
As per today's poll results, 76% of participants are saying “Fight. 52 is not the end”. The poll is still live and the complete split unlocks after you vote. This is one of the questions trending on Pulse of Chennai right now.
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Published 9 August 2026. Results represent Pulse of Chennai participants and are not a scientific population survey.