India, June 19 -- A Reddit post by a business owner has highlighted the societal obsession with administrative power and government jobs in India. The 28-year-old entrepreneur, who successfully built a food brand in Lucknow, confessed that they are stepping away from daily operations to study for the State PCS exam. Explaining the unexpected move, the user stated that despite financial freedom, a lack of systemic authority and a desire for genuine societal respect drove them to make the decision.

"My business is giving me 1.7 lakhs monthly profit but still I have decided to start preparing for State PCS exam," the Reddit user wrote, adding, "So, I'm 28, earning well, and getting married next February. I run a healthy food brand in Luckno...