Archive · 11 Jan 2026
22-Year-Old Quits Rs 2.7 Crore Job
Daniel Min, a 22-year-old who graduated from The Wharton School, quit his job as the Chief Marketing Officer at an AI startup called Cluely.
He was earning a lot of money, about Rs 2.7 crore per year, but he left after only eight months.
Daniel said he worked 12 hours a day, which made him miss spending time with friends and family.
At first, he enjoyed his job, but it became boring over time.
He told his boss, Roy Lee, that he wanted to leave, and even cried because he felt bad about leaving a place where he had spent so much time.
Daniel decided that the job wasn't the right path for him.
Daniel Min, 22, quit his Chief Marketing Officer role at Cluely after eight months, citing 12-hour workdays and loss of personal freedom.
Min earned a salary of over $300,000 a year (Rs 2.7 crore approximately) at Cluely, an AI startup.
He graduated from The Wharton School with a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing and Operations Management.
Min initially enjoyed his work but found it monotonous over time, leading to his decision to quit.
He shared his reasons for quitting in an Instagram video, mentioning the loss of personal freedoms and the impact on his personal life.
- Who
- Daniel Min, a 22-year-old content creator and former CMO of Cluely
- What
- Quit his high-paying job at Cluely due to long work hours and loss of personal freedom
- When
- After eight months of employment, in January 2026
- Where
- New York, United States of America (USA)
- Why
- Cited 12-hour workdays, loss of personal freedom, and monotonous work as reasons for quitting
- Name
- Daniel Min
- Age
- 22
- Position
- Chief Marketing Officer (CMO)
- Company
- Cluely (AI startup)
- Salary
- Rs 2.7 crore ($300,000) per year
- Tenure
- 8 months
- Education
- Bachelor of Science in Marketing and Operations Management from The Wharton School
- Reason for Quitting
- 12-hour workdays, loss of personal freedom, and monotonous work
