Why an Indian techie left Singapore for a fresh start in Bengaluru
Aman Vaishnav said personal reasons led him to leave his Singapore job and return to India. His account drew support online as viewers focused on well-being over prestige.
He had what many engineers chase for years — a high-paying job in Singapore, stability, and global exposure. But for Aman Vaishnav, the decision to walk away was shaped by something far more personal than career ambition.
Vaishnav, a former senior machine learning engineer based in Singapore, spoke about his decision in a video posted on Instagram. What many might see as an ideal career path, a high-paying job, international exposure, and stability, he said began to feel different after a set of personal circumstances changed his outlook on life.
In the video, Vaishnav reflected on the life he had built overseas. “I had a good salary, earning in dollars, and I was living what many would call a perfect career abroad,” he said, describing the professional success he had achieved in Singapore.
But beneath that stability, he said, life took an unexpected turn. Without going into details, he explained that certain personal issues made him pause and reconsider the direction he was heading in. The decision that followed was not easy, especially given how strongly people associate working abroad with success.
He admitted that the choice surprised many around him. “Some people questioned whether leaving a stable, well-paying job abroad was the right move,” Vaishnav shared. Yet, he said he was clear about one thing — he did not want fear to dictate his decisions. “I never wanted fear to dictate major life choices,” he said.
Now back in Bengaluru, Vaishnav is rebuilding his professional journey from the ground up. The transition, he noted, has been challenging, but also grounding in its own way. Starting over in a new city, he suggested, has forced him to rethink ambition beyond titles and paychecks.
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He also reflected on the uncertainty that comes with such life pivots, saying that clarity often comes only with time. While he is still navigating the next phase of his career, he believes the move was right for this moment in his life.
Online, his story has sparked quiet admiration, with several users praising his honesty and courage in choosing personal well-being over professional prestige. One comment summed up the sentiment simply: “Wish you all the best, your choice was right, god give you all the success.”
Vaishnav’s journey now stands as a reminder that sometimes the most difficult career decisions are not about moving up, but about stepping away and starting again.
He had what many engineers chase for years — a high-paying job in Singapore, stability, and global exposure. But for Aman Vaishnav, the decision to walk away was shaped by something far more personal than career ambition.
Vaishnav, a former senior machine learning engineer based in Singapore, spoke about his decision in a video posted on Instagram. What many might see as an ideal career path, a high-paying job, international exposure, and stability, he said began to feel different after a set of personal circumstances changed his outlook on life.
In the video, Vaishnav reflected on the life he had built overseas. “I had a good salary, earning in dollars, and I was living what many would call a perfect career abroad,” he said, describing the professional success he had achieved in Singapore.
But beneath that stability, he said, life took an unexpected turn. Without going into details, he explained that certain personal issues made him pause and reconsider the direction he was heading in. The decision that followed was not easy, especially given how strongly people associate working abroad with success.
He admitted that the choice surprised many around him. “Some people questioned whether leaving a stable, well-paying job abroad was the right move,” Vaishnav shared. Yet, he said he was clear about one thing — he did not want fear to dictate his decisions. “I never wanted fear to dictate major life choices,” he said.
Now back in Bengaluru, Vaishnav is rebuilding his professional journey from the ground up. The transition, he noted, has been challenging, but also grounding in its own way. Starting over in a new city, he suggested, has forced him to rethink ambition beyond titles and paychecks.
Watch the video here:
He also reflected on the uncertainty that comes with such life pivots, saying that clarity often comes only with time. While he is still navigating the next phase of his career, he believes the move was right for this moment in his life.
Online, his story has sparked quiet admiration, with several users praising his honesty and courage in choosing personal well-being over professional prestige. One comment summed up the sentiment simply: “Wish you all the best, your choice was right, god give you all the success.”
Vaishnav’s journey now stands as a reminder that sometimes the most difficult career decisions are not about moving up, but about stepping away and starting again.
