India, Sept. 2 -- An Indian professional has opened up about his decision to quit his six-figure corporate job at a Big Tech company, saying he wanted to step away from the conventional career path and explore what comes next.

Sharing his experience on Instagram, Teja said that July 31, 2026, was his last working day as a Product Manager at a Big Tech company. One month after leaving his job, he shared the thought process behind the decision.

"31.07.2026: my last working day as a Product Manager at Big Tech. One month unemployed today," he wrote.

Teja said that one of the biggest reasons behind his decision was his desire to stop "building someone else's vision" and find out what happens when he builds his own. "Six years building some...