Bengaluru Engineer Leaves ₹1 Crore Job to Pursue Happiness and Balance

Varun Hasija's decision to prioritize mental health and personal growth over corporate stability resonates widely online.

Varun Hasija, a Bengaluru-based engineer, left his ₹1 crore-per-annum job without a backup plan, seeking a long-overdue career break after a decade in the corporate world.
He shared a structured framework guiding his decision-making: prioritizing happiness, creating impact, and ensuring fair wealth creation, with happiness being non-negotiable.
Hasija highlighted challenges in the EdTech sector, including aggressive growth expectations and a shift from meaningful work to survival-focused optics, which contributed to his decision.
Financial planning with his wife enabled the decision, allowing for a 12-month buffer period to focus on personal well-being, hobbies, and family time.
His story, shared on social media, has inspired discussions about work-life priorities, with many users praising his courage and reflecting on their own career choices.