21-year-old Indian techie leaves ‘dream’ Google job after 4 years, says ‘bittersweet’ goodbye in viral post | Today’s news

An Indian techie outgrew her “dream job” at Google at just 21 and decided to take a leap into the unknown. In a viral post, Aashna Doshi shares her journey from Google intern to full-time engineer, detailing the bittersweet reality of leaving the tech giant’s legendary perks and brilliant minds.

In a “crazy and bittersweet” post, Aashna shared that she is leaving her dream job at Google after four years.

“Working here was my DREAM 4 years ago. I was 19 years old when I first walked into the Google office in the summer of 2022 to intern at YouTube Music in NYC,” she said. “I didn’t quite believe I belonged there, but I remember feeling like this was the start of something special.”

Aashna said her second internship was at Google in 2023 in Core Infrastructure and Access Management in San Francisco. “Then full-time, landing a dream job in NYC – working at the intersection of security infrastructure and AI.”

She shared that she learned to think big and sit with really tough problems. But most importantly, Aashna said, she has to do it all alongside the smartest people she’s ever met.

“People who became real friends pushed me to be better and raised my bar just by being in the same room,” she wrote.

“Between writing code, hoarding bananas from the micro kitchen, trying every single flavor of protein bar, and too much cappuccino,” Aashna said, “I’ve grown a little—a little outside of my dream. Not just as an engineer, but as a person.”

“Google will always have a special place in my heart,” concluded Aashna’s post, noting that she would take it all with her — “The people, the challenges, the growth (and yes, the free food).

What’s next for Aashna Doshi?

Aashna Doshi didn’t share her future plans but said, “I’m scared, I’m excited and I’m the most alive I’ve ever been. Stay tuned, the journey has just begun.”

Here’s how netizens reacted:

Social media users praised Aashna for her bravery and noted that making a major career key outside of a comfortable dream job takes immense courage.

“Time for a new era, I’m so excited for what this next chapter has in store for you!” said the user. “I’m always rooting for you guys,” said another user.

“Brave people make bold moves,” commented one netizen.

“Looking forward to what’s next, all the best,” another user added.