The Economic Times

They had IITs, ISB and high-paying jobs. Then all four walked away, choosing uncertainty over predictable careers. Was it a huge mistake?

IIT-Kanpur graduate Kanak Agrawal shared how he and three others left high-paying jobs to build lives on their own terms. After spending four weeks working together in Sri Lanka, he reflected on choosing uncertainty over predictable careers. Agrawal said pursuing a freedom-first life can feel lonely, but having people who understand and support unconventional choices can make the journey feel less difficult.