Overview

• Goyal wrote that a new teammate from Singapore, previously at Microsoft, resigned after 20 days, saying the role lacked challenge.
• The quoted rationale included that staying would stall growth and that a low-pressure job might suit him later in life but not now.
• Hindustan Times, India Today, News18 and Mint republished the account and highlighted sharply differing views on ambition versus comfort.
• Commenters framed the exchange within broader discussions of burnout, work–life balance and cultural attitudes toward grinding, including references to Singapore norms.
• No direct statement from the unnamed ex-employee or any employer comment is included in the reports, which all rely on Goyal’s viral X post.