Bengaluru woman, 22, shares why she quit her job despite earning Rs 60,000 monthly

A Bengaluru woman who was earning Rs 60,000 a month as a fresher revealed why she decided to walk away from her corporate job at 22, saying she no longer wanted her life to revolve around a routine of work, sleep and waiting for weekends.

Dikshaa, who shares mini-vlogs on Instagram, posted a video documenting snippets from her everyday life as she reflected on her decision. The clip showed her working on her laptop, commuting through the city, running errands, doing household chores, spending time at home and navigating the daily routine that had become increasingly repetitive for her.

In the video, she explained that the job came through a college placement and was one of the main reasons she moved to Bengaluru. While she described it as a role that helped her meet amazing people and learn valuable lessons, she admitted that she had begun questioning whether she wanted to continue living the same schedule every day.

"So I was earning 60k a month at 22 as a fresher in a marketing job," she said, adding that although she was grateful for the opportunity, she no longer wanted the cycle of "9 to 9 kaam karo, ghar aake khao, so jao (Do work, come home, eat and sleep) and then repeat."

She also took a swipe at what she described as a difficult manager, joking that if a "man-child manager" refuses to listen to employees, one might as well resign on a random Tuesday rather than keep stressing over the situation.

What struck viewers most was her admission that she does not currently have a backup plan. "I don't have any backup plans, I don't know what I want to do in my life," she said. "I just know I don't want to spend my whole life stuck in one place."

Calling it her "unemployment era," Dikshaa said she was willing to take the risk while she was still young, adding that if things did not work out, she could always start again.

The video was captioned: "Quitting party soon."

Watch the video here:

The post got people talking online, with many relating to her experience of burnout, demanding managers and the feeling of being trapped in a routine despite having a stable job.

Several users said they were proud of her for leaving what they perceived to be a toxic workplace, arguing that peace of mind and personal well-being often matter more than a paycheck.

Others said they could completely understand her frustration with difficult managers and felt she had made the right decision by stepping away before the situation affected her further.

Many also filled the comments section with words of encouragement, wishing her success in whatever comes next and saying her decision reflected courage, especially given that she had chosen to leave without a backup plan.

A number of commenters described her move as inspiring, saying more people should feel empowered to prioritise their mental health when a job begins taking a toll on their happiness and quality of life.