Ex-Cognizant, Info Edge HR Professional Quits Delhi Job, Moves to Goa: Why She Quit Corporate Life & What She’s Doing Now | Today’s news
After working as an HR professional at companies including Info Edge India Ltd and Cognizant, according to her LinkedIn profile, Arpita Sahu decided to quit her corporate job in Delhi and move to Goa after four-and-a-half years. An MBA graduate, Sahu wanted to leave a conventional career, find a place to call home and discover a greater sense of purpose.
However, leaving behind a steady salary and the security of a corporate job brought financial worries, anxiety and uncertainty about what lay ahead.
She documented her transition on Instagram, sharing the emotional and practical challenges of starting over in a new city.
In the video of her departure from Delhi, Sahu was shown packing her belongings and leaving her corporate life behind. The move wasn’t just about moving to Goa, a popular holiday destination, but also about finding a community and figuring out what he wanted out of life.
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“I really hope, you know, this place becomes a place I can call home. I’ll find my people here. Until that happens, I’ll keep looking. I’ll keep looking in every corner of the world,” she said.
The first Monday without work brings financial anxiety
The initial excitement of moving to a new city was also accompanied by the reality of giving up a regular job. In another Instagram video, Sahu opened up about the fear she experienced on her first Monday without having to report to the office.
One of her biggest concerns is how long she can last without a monthly salary. She also talked about the pressure to make her decision work, along with trying to stay focused and spending time checking Instagram and keeping track of her follower count.
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“There’s an unspoken pressure to do well and there’s a certain amount of money in my bank account that I know won’t last me long. My focus is completely gone. I’m unable to follow anything without picking up my phone and looking at Instagram and scrolling and looking at my follower count,” she added.
“Send this to someone who is afraid to take that step! It’s never easy but I hope it’s all worth it,” she captioned the post.
The transition meant adjusting to an unfamiliar routine without the financial predictability and structure of a conventional corporate career. While she hasn’t shared details about the new professional venture, her Instagram videos offer a glimpse into her quest to settle in Goa and work out her next steps.
Social media users share similar experiences
Sahu’s move drew mixed reactions on social media, with several users encouraging her to embrace a fresh start and wishing her the best, while others related to her experiences and shared stories of quitting conventional jobs to pursue a more meaningful life.
The video has more than 8 thousand views.
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One social media user said, “Leave Goa, it’s a slow life, you need a faster state to be stable. How about Mumbai.”
Another commented: “Life has no goal to reach. Death will come anyway – so why not live to the fullest while you’re alive? Don’t live for tomorrow. Be present, be aware, be a witness.”
“This is so engaging. You are an inspiration Arpita. Things seem to come easy to you on social media but the hard work behind it is known only by the person who did it. I am proud of your journey and you deserve to have the fruits of your hard work. You are a rock girl and enjoying it to the fullest,” commented the Instagram user.
