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Techie Leaves ₹50 LPA Job to Travel for Clarity

Techie Leaves ₹50 LPA Job to Travel for Clarity
Leaving a ₹50 LPA salary behind: Why this techie walked away to find clarity in travel · businesstoday.in

A 29-year-old technology worker left his well-paying job without finding a new one first.

He wanted to rest his mind and think about his future.

He had saved enough money to live for six months.

He began traveling alone during his break.

He visited several countries, including Thailand, Sri Lanka, Belgium, Mexico, France, the Netherlands and Spain.

His latest trip was to Hampi in Karnataka.

There, he drove around, drank tea and talked with local people.

He said the trip helped him learn about life in smaller cities.

Many people online said his choice was brave and inspiring.

Key facts

Age
29 years old
Former salary
₹50 lakh per annum
New job offer
None when he quit
Financial runway
Savings for six months
Travel style
Solo travel
Latest destination
Hampi, Karnataka
Online reaction
Users largely praised his decision and shared their own career-break experiences

Quotes

The unnamed 29-year-old techie

A 29-year-old technology professional who left his job to travel and reassess his career

“For two days, I just drove around solo, stopping for tea at small shops. I ended up talking with random people, sharing stories, and learning about the everyday ideas and pain points of living in smaller cities.”
NDTV
“I just quit my job without a new offer in hand to take a mental breather. To clear my head, I took a solo trip to Hampi, and it gave me exactly the space I needed to think about what comes next, I wrote.”
NDTV businesstoday.in

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