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.