Indian techie quits Rs 33 lakh job, takes Rs 29 lakh role for work-life balance

A tech professional resigned from a Rs 33 lakh job without another offer, later accepting a Rs 29 lakh role for work-from-home flexibility and better work-life balance. He had faced work-related stress for over six months and found job hunting difficult amid a two-month notice period. After resigning, he took a five-day break, then received three rejections before accepting the fourth company's offer. The story was posted on X by Vanesh Mali; commenters debated the risks of leaving without savings and the importance of financial stability in a tough job market.