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Man quits Rs 33 lakh job over burnout, takes Rs 4 lakh cut for WFH
A man left his Rs 33 lakh annual job without a backup, citing months of rising workload and late nights that cut into family time. The long notice period and lack of…
The Story in Brief
A man left his Rs 33 lakh annual job without a backup, citing months of rising workload and late nights that cut into family time. The long notice period and lack of interview prep time pushed him to resign, bazaar.businesstoday.in reports.
After a five-day break, he faced rejections from three companies before landing a fourth offer: Rs 29 lakh with work-from-home flexibility and minimal office visits. He accepted the Rs 4 lakh pay cut, prioritising work-life balance over salary.
The Indian Opinion
The story feeds a lazy binary: Rs 33 lakh vs mental peace, as if India’s workforce must always pick one. The real test is whether this man’s gamble was wise, not just emotional. Will the 29-lakh WFH role stay flexible a year from now? That ratio of salary drop to freedom gain is what every professional should weigh, not just clap for quitting.
Source: bazaar.businesstoday.in
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