New Delhi, June 7 -- A former software engineer at Meta has gone viral after choosing a completely different career path. Instead of continuing in the technology industry, Alvin Tan now runs a Hokkien Mee stall at a local food market in Singapore.

The career switch caught attention online because Tan left behind a job that paid significantly more than his current business. However, he said he was no longer interested in his work as a software engineer.

"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 adviser and content creator Louisa Tay wrote on Instagram.

Tay introduced Tan in a video wi...