The Economic Times

Techie realises earning well does not mean living well. So he gives up job with monthly take home salary of Rs 1.2 lakh for Rs 40,000 monthly job

A techie named Shubh Jain has sparked discussion online after sharing why he left a job paying around 1.2 lakh per month in Mumbai and later felt happier earning about 40,000 in his hometown. In a post on X, he explained how high living costs, convenience spending and the fast-paced lifestyle in a Tier 1 city reduced the benefits of a larger salary. While he credited Mumbai for professional growth and independence, he said moving back home brought more space, family support, lower expenses and greater peace of mind, leading him to realise that earning well and living well are not always the same thing.