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<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\nIn today\u2019s work environment, conversations around burnout, stress, and mental health have become more open than ever. Many professionals, especially in the IT sector, are now speaking about stepping away from high-pressure jobs in search of peace and balance. But a recent Reddit post has brought attention to a very different side of this decision, where leaving a stable job for mental peace led to unexpected financial difficulty and uncertainty within a short span of time.The post has triggered discussions online about job security, savings, and the realities of today\u2019s job market.<\/p>\n The discussion started when the user shared his personal experience on Reddit under the title: \u201cLeft toxic IT job for mental peace, now standing in ration lines to survive.\u201dHe mentioned that he left his IT job on February 27, 2026, with the intention of focusing on his mental well-being. However, things did not go as planned after the resignation.He wrote, \u201c2 months later, still unemployed. Gave multiple interviews. Some went really well, but then complete silence. No rejection mail, no callback, nothing. Just ghosted.\u201d<\/p>\n After quitting, the user continued attending interviews but said that even when things seemed to go well, there was no response from recruiters.This lack of communication made the situation more stressful over time. He also shared that his savings and provident fund were fully exhausted, and he is currently dependent on family support for basic needs.<\/p>\n The post also described how his daily life changed after losing a stable income. Things that were once normal became difficult to manage.\u201cThere was a time I used to shop for groceries from Dmart without thinking much. Today I stand in line at government ration shops just to manage food expenses.\u201dHe also shared that although his car is still with him, he does not have money for fuel.After months without work, he eventually took up a supervisor role at a construction site, earning Rs 25,000 per month.He said, \u201cNever thought life would flip this hard after working in IT.\u201d<\/p>\n Along with financial pressure, the user also spoke about the emotional impact of repeated rejection. He said that constant silence from recruiters slowly affected his confidence.\u201cPeople keep saying \u2018upskill,\u2019 \u2018keep trying,\u2019 and \u2018market will recover,\u2019 but after months of rejection and silence, you start losing confidence in yourself.\u201d<\/p>\n The Reddit post received multiple reactions from users, with some sharing similar experiences and others offering different opinions.One user commented, \u201cSame boat. laid off, jobless since 6 months, driving Swiggy instamart to survive, all savings dried up in 6 months whatever I had in the past 6 years. difficult times. stay strong OP. God bless.\u201dAnother user suggested exploring different roles outside IT, saying, \u201cHey man. I feel your pain. Have you thought about a non-tech role? Like a managerial position in some other company?\u201dSome users also questioned the decision to leave without financial planning. One comment read,\u201cIf your savings are over in 2 months, maybe look into managing your finances better? Also, leaving your main source of income without having any sort of a plan is doomed to fail.\u201dAnother user added, \u201cYou left your corporate job 2 months back in search of mental peace and now you are trying to crack interviews to get back into the corporate sector!\u201dDisclaimer: This article is based on a Reddit post and publicly available online comments. The Times of India has not independently verified the identity of the user, the claims made in the post, or the experiences described. <\/span>Thumb image: Canva (for representative purposes only)<\/span><\/div>\n\u201cLeft toxic IT job for mental peace, now standing in
Job search struggles and silence from recruiters<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n
Financial strain and changing lifestyle<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n
Emotional stress and falling confidence<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n
Mixed reactions from online users<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n