4 promotions in 6 years but Bengaluru man leaves high-paying job to 'have a life'. What he is doing now
personal happiness, one Bengaluru man has taken a bold step towards reclaiming his life. Parantap Chowdhury, a 32-year-old former Assistant Vice President at Square Yards, decided that earning Rs 54 lakh a year wasn’t enough if it meant sacrificing his health, relationships, and peace of mind. So, he quit.
After spending seven years working grueling hours at startups like BYJU’s and Square Yards, Chowdhury came to a powerful realization: he was living to work, not working to live. His impressive corporate job had him managing a sales team of over 250 people and training more than 5,000 sales executives. But the demands were steep—often consuming more than 70 hours a week, leaving no room for personal growth, relaxation, or time with family.
Six months ago, he decided to hit pause on this relentless race. «I quit the race to have a life, spend time with the people I love, and build a business that is remote, digital, and profitable,» Chowdhury revealed in a LinkedIn post that resonated with many. While he could have continued to earn nearly Rs 10 lakh every three months, the toll on his personal life simply wasn’t worth it.
Rather than follow the well-trodden corporate path, Chowdhury pursued his passion for writing and is now in the early stages of building a digital business on LinkedIn. He spends his time crafting niche-specific content, interacting with his growing follower base, and offering insights from his experience in sales. Despite earning less than 10% of what he would in his former role, his decision
