He quit his ₹15 LPA job to start a business. He now earns just ₹12,000 per month. The Internet is responding

Leaving a well-paying job and starting a business is often portrayed as a path to financial freedom and professional independence. However, a recent post by the entrepreneur on social media highlighted another side of the journey, one marked by financial uncertainty and personal sacrifice.

The discussion started after X user Kiranjit Das shared his earning experience ₹12,000 per month from his business after retiring from salaried employment ₹15 million annually. His post has since garnered widespread attention online, sparking conversations about the reality of business beyond the success stories that often dominate social media.

An entrepreneur shares the financial reality after leaving paid employment

In his post, Das reflected on the financial pressures that come with starting a business, especially for people supporting families.

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He wrote: “Earnings ₹12,000 per month from the business after leaving a ₹15 LPA job may not hurt you as an individual. Problems increase when you have to take care of your family, pay bills, buy medicine and many other responsibilities. Saying: ‘Become an entrepreneur, not an employee’ is easy. Doing it is not.”

The post suggested that while entrepreneurship is often celebrated, the transition from a steady paycheck to an uncertain income can be more difficult than many expect.

Das’s remarks resonated with several users who said social media often highlights successful entrepreneurs without equally discussing the failures and financial risks involved in building a business.

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“Becoming an entrepreneur” is easier said than done, he says

The post sparked discussion among budding entrepreneurs, with many users sharing their own fears about leaving a stable job.

One user commented: “Even I was thinking of quitting my job and starting a business, these days Insta feedback and social media are flooded with success stories of these entrepreneurs and this is tempting more people to follow their destiny without knowing the challenges and risks involved. Still confused.”

Another user warned against leaving a well-paying job without careful planning, writing: “Those who are already employed in a company/organization with a very good salary should never quit their job just for day trading. Besides the job, one can do position trading, investing and mutual funds on a small scale. I remember between 2017 and 20 ‘so-20rs’ YouTubers, many people quit their permanent jobs employment so that they can pursue trading full-time as a profession.’

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Social media users discuss the risks and rewards of starting a business

Not everyone agreed with the cautious approach.

One user argued that taking risks is sometimes necessary, commenting, “I totally agree, but someone should take risks to change their family’s financial hardships they face from their ancestors.”

Another wrote: “Unless someone has lost their job it’s stupid to leave a decent paying job because forget about 12k a month, an entrepreneur has to go through every thing to achieve something and also that something is not a guarantee.”

A fifth user emphasized the importance of financial preparedness before jumping into business.

“It depends on what stage of financial stability you were in when you left your job to start your business. Always make sure you have enough funds for yourself and your family for a year or two before aggressively starting your business,” the user wrote.

The debate has since gained traction online, with many pointing out that while entrepreneurship can offer long-term opportunities, it also comes with financial uncertainty, so planning and realistic expectations are just as important as ambition.