Viral: Indian Woman Quits Rs 30 LPA Job To Become A Full-Time Travel Vlogger

Vanathi S, who worked as a software developer for over a decade, is inspiring many travel lovers worldwide. The content creator behind the social media profile The Untold Trails shared a video on Instagram reflecting on her big decision. She shared, "I took the biggest decision of my life. I quit my Rs 30 LPA job at Oracle to follow my passion for travel," in a voice full of warmth and pride.

Talking about her years of pursuing professional goals, she explained, "I spent over a decade chasing deadlines and promotions as a developer. I ticked all the boxes, graduated, landed a good job, got married, took care of my parents, saved money, bought a land, and built a house. Somewhere along the way, I realised that I was living a life that others expected of me, not the one that made me feel happy."

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Known for her offbeat travel content, adventurous hikes, challenging treks and inspiring solo female trips, Vanathi never misses an opportunity to deliver doses of inspiration to her followers. However, the vlogger's path of pursuing her dream also presented several challenges. "Yes, it is scary. I do not know what the future holds, but what I know is I can always get a job in another five years," she said.

In the video's caption, the vlogger explained that while working at Oracle, she juggled a hectic 9-5 on weekdays with travelling or trekking every weekend, trying to keep both worlds alive. "But slowly, I lost interest in climbing the corporate ladder. The same meetings, the same sprints, the same code... it all started to feel like a loop I couldn't escape," she added.

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"What I can't get back is this moment, the energy, the youth, and the fire in me to explore the world. And for the first time, I stopped waiting for the right time and made the hardest, yet most rewarding, decision of my life. I chose me," the former software developer concluded.

Watch the video here:

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The video received immense love from the audience, with many flooding the comments section with heartfelt emoticons.

Travel vlogger Sandhya Majji mentioned, "Yay!! Welcome to the club," adding a relatable story, "I miss working for corporate, but after quitting.. It's the best decision of my life...you are going to have amazing fun."

Professional photographer Kabir commented, "Keep rocking."

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Couple travel content creators K Balaji & Neethu wrote, "I won't say it's a right or wrong decision. Keep doing what you love and no regrets."

Vanathi worked as a Principal Member of Technical Staff at Oracle, according to her LinkedIn profile. Since last year, she has been winning hearts online after resigning from her high-paying corporate job to pursue her passion for full-time travel and content creation. She is a TEDx speaker and often shares stories about overcoming societal norms and personal challenges to follow her dreams.