31-year-old PSU employee wants to quit job despite saving ₹80 lakh in 7 years. Tired of work pressure and burnout, she sought advice on Reddit. Instead of resigning, users suggested him to take a break or transfer.
The story of a 31 year old government employee has gone viral on the internet. The woman told that she wants to resign from her job, whereas she has made a huge savings of Rs 80 lakh by working in a Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) in seven years. Despite being financially secure and without any debt, the woman says that the constant work pressure, never-ending overtime and lack of work-life balance has left her physically and mentally exhausted.
Sharing his story on Reddit, the employee said that ever since he was transferred to a new department, his condition has worsened. Working on weekends, holidays and late nights has become a daily occurrence. “Ever since I was transferred to a new department, I’ve been working weekends, holidays, after office hours, and sometimes even midnight,” the user wrote in a Reddit post.
She further said that the workplace environment is such that taking leave seems almost impossible.
“I am called to the office even during sick leave. Taking even a day off is questioned. Despite working 9-10 hours a day, I am constantly told that I am ‘not doing enough’. I honestly don’t remember the last time I took a proper break.” Although the woman has no financial burden and leads a normal lifestyle, she admitted that the constant pressure has brought her to the breaking point. He said that the thought of spending the next 25 to 30 years in this environment scares him.
“Financially, I am in a stable position and my monthly expenses are also low. I plan to resign, go back to my tier-3 city and live a simple life. I will survive on the interest earned from a portion of my savings, long-term investing and disciplined trading.” Seeking practical advice rather than sympathy, the woman asked Reddit users if anyone had experienced similar burnout and how they dealt with it. She said, “I’m not looking for a wink or a fake out here. What I really want is honest advice from people who have been in a similar situation.”
People advised not to leave the job, said- take a break
This post quickly went viral online. Most of the users advised the woman not to take any decision in haste. Instead, he advised taking a sabbatical, departmental transfer or medical leave before resigning.
One user said, “Don’t quit your job. Take medical leave for a valid reason. Take a break. Apply for a transfer if you can. Set your boundaries and ask for written orders to work after office hours.” Another user said, “I can understand your situation, and I have also been in this situation, but running away is not a solution, nor is it a good way.”
Another commenter stressed the importance of healing before making a life-changing decision. “Burnout is real, but take a long break before resigning or try an internal transfer. When you’re mentally relaxed, it’ll be much easier to decide whether you want to leave your job forever.”
A fourth user advised to increase his savings before leaving the job. “Increase your savings. When you have more than Rs 2 crore, think of quitting your job. For now, take sabbatical leave and if you don’t get that, take sick leave without salary.”