Tech Professional Shares Journey of Burnout and Financial Success
'I've been moonlighting my entire career': Techie earning over ₹70 LPA opens up about burnout, zero social life
Hindustan Times
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A Reddit user earning nearly ₹70 lakh annually as a platform engineer discusses the challenges of balancing multiple jobs and the impact on his personal life. After stepping back from one role, he aims to prioritize health and relationships while reflecting on his financial decisions.
- 01The user earns approximately ₹70 lakh annually and has been managing two jobs simultaneously.
- 02He recently decided to leave one job to focus on lifestyle and tax benefits.
- 03Despite high income, he lacks savings and investments, having purchased a property outright.
- 04The user emphasizes the personal sacrifices made for financial success, including neglecting social life and health.
- 05He is now re-evaluating his priorities, including an upcoming arranged marriage.
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A Reddit user, who claims to earn nearly ₹70 lakh (roughly $84,000 USD) annually as a platform engineer, shared his experience of juggling multiple jobs and the toll it has taken on his personal life. He worked two roles for over a year: one for an Indian startup requiring 4 hours daily and another for a US-based company, which often extended beyond 10 hours on weekdays. Recently, he decided to step back from one role after receiving a salary hike from the US company, bringing his compensation there to around ₹74.5 lakh (roughly $89,000 USD). This decision was influenced by lifestyle considerations and tax implications, as staying under ₹75 lakh allows him to benefit from presumptive taxation under Section 44ADA. Despite his high earnings, he currently has no savings or investments, having instead invested in a ₹1.3 crore (roughly $156,000 USD) property without loans. The user reflected on the sacrifices made for financial success, such as neglecting social interactions and personal health, and expressed a desire to focus more on relationships and well-being. With one job now, he is re-evaluating his priorities, including an upcoming arranged marriage.
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The user's story highlights the pressures faced by young professionals in India to balance high earnings with personal well-being.
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