# Bengaluru techie quits Rs 85 lakh job for travel content, partner supports 2026-08-22T14:47:06+00:00 | India | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Bengaluru-based software engineer Saksham Raj Seth quit his Rs 85 lakh per annum job in August to become a full-time travel content creator, while his partner Smriti Sidana continues working as a software engineer earning Rs 1.5 lakh per month to support their lifestyle. The couple told hindustantimes.com that they made the decision to prioritise freedom and experiences over corporate comfort, despite the financial uncertainty. Seth said his life had become monotonous and work consumed most of his time, leading him to value freedom over a high salary. He acknowledged that his content creation income is currently nowhere close to his previous earnings and that the biggest challenge is the uncertainty of a career with no fixed salary, guaranteed growth or clear path. Sidana also creates travel and lifestyle content part-time. The couple emphasised that their decision is not a blanket recommendation for everyone, as Seth was in a fortunate position to take the risk. They are now focusing on building a sustainable long-term routine on the road, spending longer periods in places rather than taking short vacations, and balancing work, content creation, finances and personal time. ## Indian Opinion Analysis This couple's story reflects a growing trend among Indian tech professionals who trade high salaries for creative pursuits, often enabled by a dual-income household where one partner retains stable employment. The risk is real: content creation income is volatile and brand deals are not guaranteed, while the Rs 85 lakh package Seth left is in the top 1% of Indian software engineer salaries. What matters next is whether their content channels can generate enough revenue to replace even a fraction of that lost income within a year, given that most travel creators struggle to monetise beyond initial viral traction. ## Coverage - hindustantimes.com Led with the salary contrast and drama of quitting, framing the story as a lifestyle shock rather than a news event This story was synthesised by AI from the source linked above. Tags: Bengaluru, content creation, Saksham Raj Seth, Smriti Sidana Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/bengaluru-techie-quits-rs-85-lakh-job-for-travel-content-partner-supports/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/bengaluru-techie-quits-rs-85-lakh-job-for-travel-content-partner-supports/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes. How this brief was made: an AI model read the report linked above and wrote this summary and analysis, which were published automatically. Published briefs are sampled every hour by an automated quality check; the editor verifies its findings and approves corrections, and corrected briefs carry a dated correction line. We do no original reporting. Methodology: https://indianopinion.org/ai-use-policy/