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An investment banker recently decided to leave the corporate world after feeling stressed, overwhelmed, and dissatisfied with the routine.

The idea of ​​continuing to work for 25-30 years until retirement scares him. (Image source: Instagram)

Many people dream of quitting their nine-to-five jobs, but family responsibilities and other pressures often make it difficult. An investment banker recently decided to leave the corporate world after feeling stressed, overwhelmed, and dissatisfied with the routine. He explained that he felt the same way every day: long hours, tiring commutes, and just working to pay the bills. The idea of ​​continuing like this for another 25-30 years until retirement was “scary” for him.

To change course, he is now building a program and community to support people who feel anxious, low on energy, or isolated in corporate settings. He wonders why schools and society don’t teach practical skills to earn money sustainably, without falling into a stressful job. While sharing his personal struggle struck a chord with some, the post received mixed reactions online.

Investment banker leaves corporate life after 10 years

In the video shared on That

“I need to do this for another 25-30 years of my life until retirement.”

He added: “This is not something I want to do. So I am going to quit and build a program, build a tribe to help anyone who feels anxious, overwhelmed, low on energy and fighting in isolation. Why are we taught that this corporate job is the only thing we can do in our lives. To make money, why are we not taught a set of skills with which we can earn money in a sustainable way without effort.”

Users share mixed reactions

In response to this post, one user wrote: “This is a pointless point of view. People have to do otherwise, how would you run the company? If we imagine everyone becomes a founder and who will run the company. People who have big responsibilities and belong to the middle class don’t think that way unless you back up or have a strong business idea. These days social media has made it cool, but most of them come back to work after one year of motivation. Grinding is a part of life especially for those who were not born with a silver spoon.”

Another said: “I am from an older generation where ‘hard work and effort’ was the norm. After more than 45 years in corporate life, I can agree with what you said. Today, the work-life balance has been broken. Burnout is not a weakness, it is systemic. The point of work was to support life, not consume it.”

One comment said: “This is not the problem of one person, it is the problem of an entire generation leaving their job.”

“If a job is draining your health and relationships, it’s just not a job,” one person stated. It’s a bad investment in your only schedule. “If he gets the opportunity, I really hope he can try a different role or environment and see if that brings some of his energy back.”

Another mentioned, “Jobs are always like slaves, I don’t know why they are always technical people. They always try to be innovative and the salary never gets rich and they always try to take risks in life, otherwise you get rich, otherwise your life and money just go in EMI.”

Another added: “When a PM can work 18 hours a day at the age of 75 to take care of 140 crore Indians. When soldiers stand on the border for long hours, risking their lives. Can’t a common man take a few hits?” Another criticized his opinion: “Because working for something important, which is building and protecting your country, even though it is difficult, it gives you motivation. Sitting in the same cubicle entering data for some meaningless program for 10 years, that is just torture.”

The person who shared the video explained that he is creating a program and community to help people deal with the stresses and pressures of institutional life. He wants to support others who feel trapped at work and encourages them to come together and find better ways to live and earn.

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