“It was time to choose mental peace over financial stability” says 29-year-old PNB Officer Who Quit Her Govt Job

29-year-old Vani has gone viral upon uploading a video detailing her decision to resign from a stable banking job without having another offer in hand. The former probationary officer at Punjab National Bank shared that the gruelling demands of her daily routine left her mentally drained without any sense of fulfilment.

Sharing her uncommon decision of signing off from the most coveted “sarkari Naukri” on Instagram, she wrote,

“Not all heroes wear capes… some just quit jobs. So I closed the chapter that was no longer serving me.”

In a follow-up note, Vani acknowledged the uncertainty of her step saying,

“I quit my job without a solid plan B. But would love if you guys can support me in this journey.”

Vani’s Government Job Journey

Securing a stable “sarkari" job in India has been a major achievement for Vani.

She cleared competitive examinations in 2022, finished her training, and was subsequently posted in Meerut as a Scale-I officer where she was responsible for handling loan-related work.

However, the hard hitting reality of the job soon fell short of Vani’s expectations.

“People are quick to judge without ever stepping into someone else’s shoes,” she said. “I worked really hard to land this job. It felt like a dream at the time but I had no idea what the reality would actually be like.”

Explaining her unusual move further, she added:

“While the job gave me financial independence and a better standard of living, my mind was never at peace. It’s a mentally exhausting and thankless role.”

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Prioritising Mental Health over Financial Freedom

While acknowledging the fact that not everyone has the freedom to make such a choice, Vani reflected on her own situation saying,

“In the past three years, I haven’t met anyone who is truly content in this job. But I also know that quitting is a privilege not everyone can afford. I was fortunate to have that option, and I’ll always be grateful for it.”

Vani further stated that her gruelling government job gradually altered her nature.

“I had slowly started hating the person I was becoming. I used to be such a happy-go-lucky person, but in the past three years, I have become so grumpy and easily annoyed.”

Summing up her decision of serving her mental health, she remarked:

“So it was time to choose mental peace over financial stability.”

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Netizens React

Vani’s instagram posts quickly prompted a mix of reactions, from words of encouragement to light-hearted humor.

One supporter commented, “It takes real courage! Not everyone can take this leap. Wishing you all the best in your future endeavours, stay happy.”

Meanwhile, making fun of her bold move, another user commented, “Seems like quitting your job to become a travel vlogger is the new trend these days!”

Highlighting the dilemma of resigning, another user shared, “My dii is also a banker and every evening after returning home from her office, she says “Main resign karna chahti hun”.. aur ye kehte kehte didi ko 10 saal ho gye. It takes so much courage and mental financial stability to take such decision. Well.. Congratulations to you brave girl”

Some users dropped more practical questions in Vani’s comment section.

One employee in the sector wrote: “Hey @pestolicious, can you tell me what you are doing now and how you are managing the day-to-day expenses. Even though I am working in a PSU bank, I am not motivated enough to continue for a long time, but I have no plan B as of now.”

In response, Vani explained her financial situation: “I have some savings, plus I only spent on basic necessities while at work. I didn’t take any loans, so I have no EMI. My monthly expenses were less than 5k.”

Others opened up about their own journeys of leaving the field.

One former employee shared, “I joined SBI in 2009 and resigned in 2021 to start my own boutique, which I now run successfully. It’s been a truly liberating and joyful experience—I can completely relate to your perspective.”

Further messages of encouragement followed:

“So happy for you. New and better things are definitely coming your way. More power to you.” Another added: “Cheers to the new beginnings."

Many readers also pointed out the intense pressure that comes with such roles.

One commenter noted, “As someone in the same situation, I understand how mentally draining it can be. It truly takes a lot of courage to make such a move. Kudos to you, and best of luck with your future endeavours

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