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A Bengaluru woman who earns Rs 21 LPA is considering quitting her IT job to prepare for the state bank PO exam.
The potential reduction in her pay has sparked debate about stability, money and work-life balance. (representational image)
A post about a Bengaluru couple sparked a lively discussion online. The topic is about money, career growth, and what really matters in the long run.
The situation was shared by a man on X (formerly Twitter), where he spoke about his uncle and aunt who have been working in Bengaluru for nine years. The couple has a four-year-old daughter and both hold well-paying jobs in the IT sector.
The post raises a question about leaving Rs 21 LPA job for bank PO exam
He wrote in his post: “My uncle and his wife are working in Bengaluru for 9 years. He earns 32L CTC. My aunt earns 21L CTC. They have a 4-year-old daughter. Last week, his wife said, ‘I want to quit IT and prepare for state bank order’. PO salary? Around Rs 75,000 per month. From 21L to Rs 9L per month. Is it a good decision to prepare?”
The post was shared on February 20 and has received more than 3,000 views, along with numerous comments from users who shared their views.
Check out the post here:
My uncle and his wife have been working in Bangalore for 9 years. It gains 32 liters of CTC. And my aunt earns 21 liters of CTC. They have a 4-year-old daughter.
His wife said last week – ⁰ “I want to leave IT and prepare for the state bank PO salary.” ⁰ About INR 75,000 per month. From 21 liters to 9 liters in India…
– Pratam Khanna (@Portfolio_Bull) February 20, 2026
The debate over salary versus stability
Many people pointed out that the decision is not just about salary, but also about job security and work-life balance. Some felt that a government job could provide consistent working hours and stability, which could help while raising a child.
“A government job brings stability and predictable working hours, which is very important when you have a child,” one user wrote.
Others warned of the risks. “Leaving Rs 21 LPA for uncertainty is risky unless you are absolutely sure you will pass the exam,” one person commented.
Users discuss pressure and competition
Some responses focused on stress and burnout in the IT industry. One user said: “IT burnout is real. Money is important, but mental peace is valuable too.”
At the same time, a few other people mentioned that passing the bank purchase order test is not easy. “People underestimate how competitive bank purchase order tests are. It could take years,” one comment read.
Many users also talked about financial planning. One wrote: “With a young daughter, cutting income significantly takes careful planning.” Another said: “If there are savings plans and backup plans, following emotion is never a mistake.”
One user added: “Career decisions should not be judged solely by salary numbers.”
Delhi, India, India
21 February 2026, 12:15 IST
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