{
  "id": 18755585,
  "title": "₹37 LPA salary package wasn’t enough: Why an IIM graduate quit his high-paying job without another offer",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/37-lpa-salary-package-wasnt-enough-why-an-iim-graduate-quit-his-high",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-11-07T17:15:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Live Mint",
    "slug": "live-mint",
    "url": "https://www.livemint.com/news/trends/37-lpa-salary-package-wasn-t-enough-why-an-iim-graduate-quit-his-high-paying-job-without-another-offer-11794071402455.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A 28-year-old IIM graduate has resigned from a high-paying job at a Series C technology startup, offering ₹37 lakh per annum (LPA), without securing another offer. The individual discussed his decision on Reddit's r/IndiaCareers community, expressing dissatisfaction with his work and senior management. Despite having enough savings for six months, he plans to take a career break before looking for a more suitable opportunity. The Reddit post sparked a discussion among users, with opinions varying on whether he should prioritize a break or start applying for jobs immediately. Some users cautioned against delaying the job search, citing layoffs and increased competition for positions. However, others encouraged him to take time off and reassess his career interests.",
  "summary": "An IIM graduate has resigned from a ₹37 lakh-per-annum role at a technology startup after six months, citing dissatisfaction with the work and senior management. With six months of savings to fall back on, he is considering taking a four-to-five-month break before returning to the job market.",
  "key_points": [
    "28-year-old IIM graduate quit ₹37 lakh/year job at Series C startup",
    "Dissatisfied with work and senior management at the tech firm",
    "Plans career break before searching for new suitable opportunity"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}