Subhechcha Ganguly 
A seemingly ordinary WhatsApp conversation has turned into a viral moment online, highlighting just how dramatically life paths can change over time. Ravi Handa, founder of Jaipur-based Handa Uncle, recently shared a screenshot of a chat with an old friend—only to discover that the friend, once a college professor at IIT Kanpur, has now switched careers to become a lawyer.
The post, shared on X (formerly Twitter), featured a brief exchange between the two friends who had not spoken in years. What caught the internet’s attention was the surprising revelation that the friend, an IIT Kanpur computer science graduate and former professor, is now practising as an advocate. Adding a touch of humour, Handa captioned the post by stressing the importance of staying in touch with friends, joking that long gaps can lead to “awkward WhatsApp conversations” and unexpected discoveries.
The screenshot quickly gained traction on social media, with users finding the moment both amusing and highly relatable. Many commented on how common such drastic career switches have become, especially in India, where professional journeys often take unpredictable turns.
Several users praised the move, calling law a strong and influential career choice. One user remarked that advocates enjoy a powerful position in society, while another claimed the former professor is now handling cybercrime cases. A third user summed up the sentiment with a popular meme that read, “India is a country where we first become an engineer and then think what we really want to become.”
