Archive · 14 Aug 2026
25-Year-Old Rejects Rs 1 Crore Job Over Toxic Workplace
A 25-year-old worker was offered a job that pays Rs 1 crore.
Even though that is a lot of money, the worker said no.
The worker wanted to avoid a workplace that might be toxic.
A toxic workplace is a place where people are treated badly.
Their friend Muskan Atar shared the story on LinkedIn.
Many people reacted to the post online.
Some people said money is very important.
Others said feeling happy and healthy at work matters more.
The story shows that some young workers value more than just salary.
A 25-year-old turned down a Rs 1 crore job offer to avoid working in a toxic workplace, according to a LinkedIn post.
Muskan Atar, an IIM Lucknow alumna and Senior Product Manager, shared the story of her friend.
Atar said family responsibilities, peer pressure, and lifestyle aspirations would likely have made her accept the offer.
Reactions on social media included a Ravi Kishan meme and praise for choosing mental health over money.
Atar urged employers to adapt, saying younger professionals prioritize work culture and long-term goals over salary.
- Who
- A 25-year-old employee (unnamed) who declined the offer; the story was shared by his friend Muskan Atar, an IIM Lucknow alumna and Senior Product Manager.
- What
- He turned down a Rs 1 crore job offer to avoid working in a toxic workplace, and the story drew many reactions on social media.
- When
- Not specified in the article.
- Where
- Not explicitly stated; the story surfaced in a LinkedIn post.
- Why
- He prioritized his long-term goals and mental well-being over short-term salary, according to the post.
Prioritizing Well-Being
Prioritizing Salary
Money vs mental health
Prioritizing Well-Being
Turning down the Rs 1 crore offer shows commendable clarity; mental health and a healthy work environment matter more than compensation.
Prioritizing Salary
Money is important — as one user put it, they would choose money over everything, even over a job role or working hours, though they still reject a toxic environment.
Decision vs pressure
Prioritizing Well-Being
The friend's choice is a 'huge personality upgrade' that reflects the next generation's clear values and long-term thinking.
Prioritizing Salary
Atar admitted that family responsibilities, peer pressure, and lifestyle aspirations would probably have led her to accept the offer.
- Age of job seeker
- 25 years
- Declined offer
- Rs 1 crore
- Reason for declining
- Avoid working in a toxic workplace
- Story shared by
- Muskan Atar, Senior Product Manager and IIM Lucknow alumna
- Platform
- Atar's likely choice at 25
- Would probably accept, citing family responsibilities, peer pressure, and lifestyle aspirations
- Verification
- Not independently verified by NDTV; based on a LinkedIn post