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Ex-Microsoft Techie Quits ₹2 Crore Job in US, Moves to India:
“Changed My Life for the Better”
In a move that surprised many of his peers, a former
Microsoft engineer walked away from a high-paying job in the United
States—reportedly earning close to ₹2 crore per year—to return to India. What
looked like a risky decision from the outside turned out to be one of the most
meaningful choices of his life.
Today, he says the shift didn’t just change his location. It
changed his priorities, his lifestyle, and his understanding of what success
really means.
A Dream Job That Didn’t Feel Like One
Working at Microsoft in the US is considered a dream for
many tech professionals. The pay is excellent, the work is cutting-edge, and
the career growth is impressive. He had all of that.
But over time, he began to feel something was missing.
Long working hours, constant deadlines, and the fast-paced
corporate culture left little space for personal life. Despite the financial
comfort, he found himself feeling disconnected—from family, from friends, and
even from himself.
He started questioning a simple thing: Is this the life I
actually want?
The Turning Point
The realization didn’t come suddenly. It built up over
months.
He noticed that most of his time went into work, commuting,
and managing daily life in a foreign country. Conversations with family back in
India were reduced to short calls across time zones. Festivals, family
gatherings, and small everyday moments were things he was missing out on.
He began to value time more than money.
That was the turning point.
Choosing Life Over Salary
Quitting a ₹2 crore job is not easy. It goes against
everything people are taught about career success. But he decided to prioritize
mental peace, family connection, and a balanced lifestyle over a high salary.
He moved back to India without a fixed plan, but with a
clear intention: to build a life that felt meaningful.
He later took up work in India at a much lower salary
compared to his US package, but he says he gained something far more valuable.
What He Gained After Returning
According to him, the move brought several unexpected
benefits:
- Stronger
family bonds – Being physically present made a huge difference.
- Better
mental health – Less stress, more time for himself.
- A
sense of belonging – Living in his own country, among familiar culture
and people.
- Work-life
balance – More control over his time and priorities.
- Clarity
about what matters – Realizing that happiness is not directly linked
to income.
He shared that his daily life now feels calmer and more
fulfilling than before.
Redefining Success
His story highlights an important lesson: success is
personal.
For some, success means earning the highest salary and
working in global tech hubs. For others, it means having time for family, peace
of mind, and a life that feels complete.
He says, “I did not quit my job. I chose my life.”
A Message to Young Professionals
He advises young tech professionals to think beyond salary
numbers and brand names. While career growth is important, it should not come
at the cost of personal well-being.
His journey is not about rejecting opportunities abroad, but
about understanding what truly matters to you as an individual.
Final Thoughts
Walking away from a ₹2 crore job may seem irrational on
paper. But for him, it was the most rational decision of his life.
Sometimes, the biggest upgrades in life are not financial.
They are emotional, mental, and personal.
And for this former Microsoft techie, moving back to India
was exactly that—an upgrade in life.
