Far removed from the corporate rat racea peaceful journey: A woman with nine years of experience in the IT sector quits a lucrative salary. Away from the corporate race, riding on peace, the woman who worked in IT for 9 years gave up her huge salary

In today’s times, the criteria of success are often considered to be big salary, air-conditioned office and status. But what if someone gives up all these facilities at once? Nowadays, the story of a woman is going viral on social media, which is a living proof that ‘mental peace’ in life is more valuable than any big package. This story, shared by CEO Nezrin Midhlaj on Instagram (@dr.nezrin_midhlaj) is a mirror to those who have lost their peace in the pursuit of work-life balance.

Tension in IT sector and big decision of resignation

Nejreen Midhlaj has mentioned in her post the meeting she had with the female auto driver. During the conversation, the woman told that her career was in IT sector for the last 9 years. Behind the glamor and good salaries of the IT sector, there was a dark truth of constant work pressure, deadlines and mental stress. The effect of this stress had become so dominant on her personal life that she started feeling that she was losing herself somewhere. He had understood that although the bank balance is increasing, the enthusiasm for living life is waning.

Auto driving: living on your own terms without the cares of society

After quitting his job, he chose a path that society often considers a man’s work, auto driving. It was not easy to take this decision, because the narrow thinking of the society and the pressure of ‘what will people say’ is there at every step. But this woman bypassed these obstacles. Today she is not only self-reliant but is also earning a respectable income of around Rs 60 thousand every month. She says, “Money is important, but not at the cost of my mental peace.”

peace is clearly visible on the face

Nejreen has written in his post that when he saw that woman, there was a different glow and peace on her face. His attire was well-dressed and he had great confidence in his conversation. This is proof that when a person does the work of his mind, the fatigue of work does not break him, but gives him a new identity.

Flood of respect poured in on social media

As soon as this video went viral, there was a wave of appreciation on the internet. People praised the courage of the woman:

• New definition of success: Many users commented that success does not just mean climbing the ‘corporate ladder’ but being satisfied with one’s work.

• Pain of IT people: An experienced IT professional wrote that he himself has been facing this pressure for 18 years and the story of this woman inspires him a lot.

• Salute to courage: Other users said that society needs more such examples, which prove that no work is small or big, one just needs to have the attitude to do it.

This story teaches us that giving priority to our happiness is not a defeat, but a courageous decision. If you too are unhappy with your work, then this story will definitely give you courage to reinvent yourself.