40-YO Bengaluru Woman Quits Google Job Paying Rs 82 Lakh/Year, Regrets Decision 2 Days Later

Working at Google, known for its prestigious brand, luxurious offices, and innovative nap areas, is a coveted dream for many.
However, a woman from Bengaluru who was earning a whopping Rs 82 lakh per year at Google took an unprecedented step by leaving the company at just 40 years of age!

She willingly chose retirement but surprisingly, just two days later, she found herself regretting her choice.

Letting go after 11 years in Google, US

In the year 2022, Bengaluru resident Nupur Dave, made a courageous choice to step down from her role at Google.

Having spent 11 years working in the Google office in the United States, she felt financially stable and decided to embrace early retirement.

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Her retirement agenda involved crafting her third book, reconnecting with former colleagues, and engaging with entrepreneurs and artists in co-working spaces.

However, reality unfolded differently than she had anticipated.

Difficult for a 'people person' to retire

Nupur quickly realised she was more of a 'people person' than she thought she was.

The connection she once shared with her former colleagues seemed to diminish, leaving her with a sense of loss.

In the subsequent weeks, Nupur Dave found herself navigating through various co-working spaces. Some were bustling with activity, while others stood almost deserted, primarily serving as placeholders for remote companies.

Reflecting on her experience, Dave expressed that the solitude of the co-working space truly hit her when she walked in and took a seat¡ªit was completely vacant. She wasn't forming connections, and the physical environment of the co-working space failed to inspire her as she had anticipated.

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India comes to her help

Nupur then decided to move back to India where she joined the FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) community.

The FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) movement is a lifestyle philosophy followed by individuals who advocate for frugal spending and increased savings, aiming to set aside nearly 70 percent of their income. The ultimate objective is to achieve financial independence and retire at an earlier age.

Nupur explained to Business Insider that the feasibility of adopting a FIRE lifestyle was due to her being in India.

She emphasised that achieving FIRE in the US was impractical, while in India, everything was more achievable due to affordability. For instance, she mentioned hiring household help for cooking and cleaning, incurring costs ranging from Rs 8,000 to Rs 16,000 per month.

In a span of four months, Nupur was back to work though - assuming the role of Head of Special Projects at an electric vehicle infrastructure company in Bengaluru.

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Despite her return to corporate, she clarified that her goals were distinct now, focusing not on building a career or accumulating wealth but on interacting with people daily and establishing a predictable routine for herself.

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