“Delhi Techie Earning ₹30 LPA Leaves His High-Paying Job After Just One Year Due to Severe Anxiety and Burnout”
A Delhi-based backend developer earning ₹30 lakh per annum shared on Reddit how relentless work culture—no true sick leave and constant pressure—led to chronic headache, exhaustion, and anxiety. Now considering quitting despite no safety net
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A Delhi-NCR backend developer, earning a substantial package of around ₹30 lakh per annum, revealed on Reddit the mental and physical toll that his job took after just a year in the role. Despite the impressive pay, he described being trapped in a cycle of chronic exhaustion, persistent headaches, and deteriorating health—a clear imbalance between compensation and well-being.
He criticized the rigid work culture, noting poignantly: **“sick leave just means WFH”—**emphasizing how even time off fails to provide real rest or recovery.
The post sparked widespread discussion, as he admitted he’s considering quitting without another job lined up, underscoring that mental peace might be more valuable than a lucrative salary.
