India, June 7 -- A former Meta software engineer has captured the internet's attention after walking away from big tech to run a noodle stall in a local food market. Admitting that his previous corporate job was boring, the former techie chose fulfilment over a tech salary that paid up to three times his current earnings.

"In a society that prioritises practicality over passion, does following your passion really make sense, or is the most practical thing sometimes pursuing what you genuinely believe in?" financial advisor and content creator Louisa Tay wrote on Instagram.

The video she shared opens with a text insert that reads, "Meta software engineer to Hokkien Mee hawker." Hokkien Mee is a thick yellow noodle dish that is popular in...