Quitting the Corporate Grind: Stories of Burnout and Financial Freedom
A 29-year-old software engineer just went viral. He opened up about quitting his high-paying corporate gig—that Rs 25 lakh per annum job—because he just couldn't handle the relentless, exhausting cycle of nonstop work anymore.
It popped up on the r/personalfinanceindia community under a post titled something like, “29, resigned from my Rs 25 LPA software job, and I genuinely don’t want to work anymore.” He talked about the sheer emotional drain that built up, years of chasing career growth and financial success just grinding him down.
He had about six years under his belt in the industry. Always ambitious, that’s what he said. But ambition turned into something heavy. He wasn't just doing the job. He was hustling. Teaching students, freelancing, working through UrbanClap, building websites for clients, all while trying to hit these bigger professional milestones.
But that hustle, it just started taking a toll. Mental drain.
“To be honest,” he wrote. “I think I’ve reached a point where it just feels like ‘bas ho gaya.’ The endless routine, working without pause, it just drained me.”
He mentioned savings. Nearly fifteen lakh rupees sitting there. He’s seriously looking at moving to Manali. Seeking something slower. Peaceful. He doesn't have immediate plans for marriage or kids. Just space. Time away from all that corporate pressure.
Financially, he admitted he wasn't totally free. But he felt he could manage for maybe one or two years comfortably. If his monthly expenses stayed around thirty thousand, he figured he could sustain himself for three or four years.
He isn't actively looking for another job. No motivation to jump back into a traditional corporate setup anytime soon. He just wants peace. Clarity. Slower days. Time to figure out what kind of life actually feels right.
Still, there’s a flicker of possibility. He hinted that maybe, eventually, he could go back to freelancing. Work on personal projects, on his own terms.
The post got traction fast. People started sharing their own stories. Advice poured in.
One user jumped in with a blunt assessment. “You’re burnt out. Next time, take it slow. Career isn’t a sprint, it’s a marathon. Don’t be the hare, be the tortoise.”
Another one was all about the exit itself. “Good decision. You can always freelance, bro. I quit corporate last year. Life’s never been better.”
Then you got the detailed stuff. Someone talked about avoiding the tourist traps. Avoid the crowds. I’ve been there every time I quit a job and take a break for six or nine months. Travel. Learn stuff. Bartending, woodworking. Use those skills to help people. Build some technical projects. Manali is too crowded. If you want real peace, go somewhere remote. Like Jibhi, Shangarh.
Hostels. Meet people. You start getting your kind of people. They help with gigs. Fifteen lakhs is more than enough to live in a hostel and explore. The worst thing? Running out of money. Then you can always go home and start applying from there. Hope that helps.
Another story came up. A guy who was planning to ditch his government job, even though the money was okay. He didn't like the work. He wanted out before starting. He’d been doing edtech stuff, content development, tutoring. He had forty-plus lakhs saved. He thought that could last him twelve or thirteen years with twenty thousand a month. No marriage plans. He was doing freelancing now, teaching international students online, making fifteen to twenty thousand a month. He might quit soon. He just needs his mom and the CGHS. He really wants to connect with people who get it.
And there was the middle ground. Someone said taking a temporary break actually helped them reset. They took three months off. Went on a bike trip. Spent real quality time on themselves. Then they resigned in November. Now they’re back, joined a different organization. That break? It was something they’d recommend. Sometimes you need that pause. It’s not an escape. It’s reshaping you. Wishing luck to everyone involved. Cheers.
Written by Gree News Team — Senior Editorial Board
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