A 29-year-old woman’s video explaining her decision to resign from a secure position in the banking sector without another role in hand has gained wide attention online. Vani, who had been working as a probationary officer, said her daily routine left her mentally exhausted and stripped of any sense of fulfilment.
Sharing her experience on Instagram, she wrote: “Not all heroes wear capes… some just quit jobs. So I closed the chapter that was no longer serving me.” In a follow-up note, she acknowledged the uncertainty of her step: “I quit my job without a solid plan B. But would love if you guys can support me in this journey.”
Securing the position had initially been a major achievement for Vani. She cleared competitive examinations in 2022, completed her training, and was subsequently posted in Meerut as a Scale-I officer where she was responsible for handling loan-related work.
Yet her expectations quickly diverged from reality. She said: “Sab log judge karte hai without stepping into the other person’s shoes. Mujhe bhi ye job bhot mehnat se mili thi, dream job jaise thi lekin mujhe nahi pata tha ki asliyat kuch aisi hogi (Everyone judges without understanding your perspective. I also got this dream job after a lot of hard work but I didn't know the reality would be so different)."
She further explained: “Even though this job made me financially independent and improved my standard of living, my mind never felt at ease. It is a mentally draining and thankless job.”
According to Vani, the work culture gradually altered her nature: “I had slowly started hating the person I was becoming. I used to be such a happy-go-lucky person, but in the past three years, I have become so grumpy and easily annoyed.”
Summing up her decision, she remarked: “So it was time to choose mental peace over financial stability.”
While acknowledging that not everyone has the option to take such a step, she recognised her own circumstances: “I haven’t seen anybody in the last 3 years who is completely satisfied with this job, but quitting is a privilege only some can afford. I was fortunate enough to have that privilege, and I will forever be grateful.”
Vani stressed that her decision was not meant to deter others from pursuing similar roles: “The happiness and mental peace you get after leaving a place where you don’t belong is far superior to any regret you might have.”
Her account struck a chord with many others who shared their own reflections on similar jobs.
Responses to her posts quickly accumulated, ranging from support to humour. One commenter wrote: “It takes a lot of courage! Not everyone can do this. Good luck for your future endeavours, mate. Stay happy.” Another remarked in jest: “Nowadays, everyone is resigning from their jobs to become a travel vlogger.”
Some users asked more practical questions. One employee in the sector wrote: “Hey @pestolicious, can you tell me what you are doing now and how you are managing the day-to-day expenses. Even though I am working in a PSU bank, I am not motivated enough to continue for a long time, but I have no plan B as of now.”
In response, Vani explained her financial situation: “I have some savings, plus I only spent on basic necessities while at work. I didn’t take any loans, so I have no EMI. My monthly expenses were less than 5k.”
Others shared personal stories of leaving the field. A former employee wrote: “I joined SBI in 2009 and quit in 2021. I opened my own boutique and am running it successfully. I feel so happy and liberated. I can easily understand your perspective.”
Further messages of encouragement followed: “So happy for you. New and better things are definitely coming your way. More power to you.” Another added: “Cheers to the new beginnings.”
Many readers also highlighted the pressures in such roles. One observer concluded: “Being in the same situation, I know it is mentally exhausting; it takes so much courage to take this step. Kudos and best of luck for future endeavours.”
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