A viral Instagram post highlights the story of a former IT manager with nine years of experience who quit her high-stress corporate job. She now works as an auto-rickshaw driver, earning around ₹60,000 a month and prioritizing her mental well-being, sparking a wide online discussion about career choices.
A viral Instagram post by a founder highlighting a chance encounter with a female auto-rickshaw driver has sparked a massive online conversation about career choices and mental well-being. After striking up a discussion, the entrepreneur was shocked to discover that the woman had nine years of experience as an IT manager. She now makes about ₹60,000 a month driving her own car after deciding to leave the constant stress of the corporate world.
“Sometimes, the most powerful stories come from the most unexpected conversations,” founder and CEO Nezrin Midhlaj wrote on Instagram. Explaining the reason behind her statement, she recollected meeting a female auto driver during a ride. Midhlaj said the auto driver told her she had worked as an IT manager for 9 years but then quit to pursue a different career. “She said she used to be an IT manager for 9 years. She left it all behind- the pressure, the stress, the constant tension.”
Midhlaj was deeply affected by the encounter and came to the realisation that few individuals had the guts to quit a comfortable job in order to pursue their passions.
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How Did Social Media React?
The story of the female auto driver touched people’s hearts. An individual commented, “After watching this reel… Me: ‘18 years in IT and still surviving meetings that could’ve been emails, ‘quick calls’ that lasted 3 hours, and production issues at 3 AM. Imagine the level of patience and emotional damage resistance I’ve unlocked by now.”
Another added, “She wants a simple and happy life. I am happy for her and all the best for her future.” A third expressed, “Instead of living under pressure, it is better to live without pressure.”
A fourth wrote, “Wow, great! I am so proud of her.” Many reacted to the post using heart or clapping emoticons.
