'Come home, eat, sleep and repeat'"I quit my job. So I was earning 60k a month at 22 as a fresher in a marketing job.
Diksha, who secured the position through a campus placement drive, said she appreciated the opportunities the job gave her but eventually realised that the lifestyle it demanded was not something she wanted for herself.Bengaluru fresher earning ₹60,000 quits marketing job.A young woman from Bengaluru has attracted widespread attention online after revealing that she voluntarily left her marketing job, which paid ₹60,000 a month, despite not having another role lined up.Diksha, who secured the position through a campus placement drive, said she appreciated the opportunities the job gave her but eventually realised that the lifestyle it demanded was not something she wanted for herself in the long run.Diksha documented her experience in an Instagram reel and revealed what compelled her to leave her job.'Come home, eat, sleep and repeat'"I quit my job. So I was earning 60k a month at 22 as a fresher in a marketing job. It was my college placement and the main reason Bangalore shift hone ka. No doubt, it was a fun job. I met amazing people, learned a lot, and I'll always be grateful for it. I didn't want to quit, but at the same time, I didn't want the same routine. 9-to-5 kaam karo—sorry, 9-to-9 kaam karo, ghar aa ke khao, so jao, and then repeat. And then wait karo weekend ka to actually enjoy my own life."(I quit my job. I was earning ₹60,000 a month at the age of 22 as a fresher in a marketing role. It was the job I got through campus placements and the main reason I moved to Bengaluru. There is no doubt that it was a great job. I met amazing people, learned a lot, and I'll always be grateful for the experience. I didn't really want to quit, but at the same time, I didn't want to keep living the same routine. Work from 9 to 5—actually, more like 9 to 9—come home, eat, sleep and repeat. Then spend the whole week waiting for the weekend just to enjoy my own life.)She further revealed that she chose action over endless deliberation, even though she had no clear roadmap for what comes next.“Apne dimaag ka dahi karne se accha hai unke dimaag ka dahi kar do, aur kisi random Tuesday ko resign kar do. I don't have any backup plans. I don't know what I want to do in my life. I just know I don't want to spend my whole life stuck in one place. I know it's risky, but no risk, no stories. Let's see how my unemployment era goes, aur nahi chala to? Koi na, I can always start again I want to be young, dumb, and broke for now.”How social media users reacted:Diksha's video about work-life balance and job uncertainty struck a chord with social media users. Here are some of the reactions:One user wrote: "9 to 9 kaam kro was epic"Another user commented: "Let’s goooooo."A third user said: "Wooow yaar."(Disclaimer: This report is based on user-generated content from social media. Livemint has not independently verified the claims and does not endorse them.)About the AuthorKanishka SinghariaKanishka Singharia is a Senior Content Producer at Mint with a passion for news, trends, and the stories shaping the digital world. She specialises in spotting viral narratives by constantly tracking social media platforms and turning them into engaging, reader-friendly stories. Her work ranges from fast-paced breaking updates to sensitive human-interest features, blending speed with clarity. With over four years of experience in news and trend reporting, Kanishka has worked with leading organisations such as Hindustan Times and Times Now. She moves seamlessly between profiling business leaders and telling the stories of everyday people, covering national developments just as effortlessly as the memes and conversations that dominate online culture. She also reports on real estate developments and civic challenges in major urban hubs like Bengaluru, Delhi, and Gurugram. Her coverage frequently explores the struggles of startup founders, inspiring journeys of CEOs, and the experiences of candidates dealing with the complexities of visa processes
A fresh spell of pre-monsoon activity is set to sweep parts of India this week, with thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds forecast across northwest India on 5-6 May, followed by another round on 10-11 May, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).The weather office, in its latest forecast said that isolated to scattered light to moderate rainfall or snowfall with thunderstorm, lightning and gusty winds is likely over Jammu-Kashmir-Ladakh-Gilgit-Baltistan-Muzaffarabad, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi, Punjab, West Uttar Pradesh on 5-6 May, offering temporary relief from high temperatures. Similar weather activity is expected to extend to Uttarakhand during 5-8 May, east Uttar Pradesh on 6-7 May, and parts of Rajasthan through the week, with west Rajasthan likely to be affected on 5 May and east Rajasthan during 5-9 May.The weather system is expected to bring intermittent relief from high temperatures. A second, more intense spell of wet weather is forecast on 10-11 May. During this period, isolated to scattered rainfall or snowfall is likely across the western Himalayan region and adjoining plains, including Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Haryana and Delhi. Thunderstorms accompanied by gusty winds of 40–50 kmph, with gusts up to 60 kmph, are expected in some areas.However, a gradual rise in day temperatures by 4–6°C is expected across the region until 9 May.In contrast, eastern and northeastern parts of the country are bracing for more intense activity. Fairly widespread to widespread rainfall, along with thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds, is likely over Sub-Himalayan West Bengal, Sikkim and the Northeast during 5-6 May. Heavy rainfall is also expected in some pockets. Further, southern states are also likely to receive rainfall."Isolated to scattered thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds (40-60 kmph) and isolated heavy rainfall likely over Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal for next 6-7 days," said Akhil Srivastava, scientist, IMD.Despite the rain-bearing systems, heat remains a concern in parts of central and peninsular India. The maximum temperatures were in the range of 40°C and above over most parts of Vidarbha, some parts of Telangana, isolated pockets of Chhattisgarh, Marathawada; they were in the range of 36-40°C in the remaining parts of the country except over some parts of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Gangetic West Bengal, Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim, Punjab, Haryana, entire north East India and Western Himalayan region, where they are below 36°C . The highest maximum temperature of 44.2°C was reported at Brahmagiri (Vidarbha).Similar warming trends are forecast for northeast India and Maharashtra later this week.Heatwave conditions are likely to develop in isolated pockets of west Rajasthan between 9 and 11 May. Meanwhile, hot and humid conditions are expected over coastal Andhra Pradesh, Konkan and Goa, and parts of Gujarat on select days during the forecast period. The evolving weather pattern underscores a typical pre-monsoon transition, marked by alternating spells of thunderstorms and rising heat across regions.About the AuthorVijay C RoyVijay C. Roy is a journalist with over 21 years of experience covering various news beats across different organisations such as Business Standard and The Tribune. In the past, he has covered beats such as finance, auto, MSME, commodities, FMCG, pharmaceutical, agriculture, IT/ITES, infrastructure and start-ups. He joined Mint in February 2025, and covers agriculture, food processing, fertilizers, environment and climate change, bringing over two decades of experience reporting on farm policy, food inflation, crop trade, and rural livelihoods. Vijay’s areas of reporting include food security and climate change policies, focusing on their impact on different stakeholders and their implications. His expertise lies in simplifying complex agri-economic issues such as edible oil import dependence,
In May, IMD said that rainfall will most likely be above normal over India, barring some parts of east, northeast and east central India.IMD Shimla has predicted wet weather in Himachal till May 7(HT_PRINT)The India Meteorological Department (IMD), in its monthly forecast, has predicted the onset of the southwest monsoon over the Andaman and Nicobar Islands around May 14-16, while highlighting that the rainfall averaged over the country as a whole during May is most likely to be above normal.“The monsoon may arrive over the Andaman and Nicobar Islands around May 14-16,” Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, Director General of Meteorology, IMD, told PTI.In May, the weather agency said that rainfall will most likely be above normal over India, barring some parts of east, northeast and east central India.The IMD noted that in April, India was affected by seven western disturbances, resulting in normal-to-below-normal maximum temperatures across most parts of the country, except in southern peninsular India.IMD forecast for rainPunjab, Haryana, Chandigarh and Rajasthan are likely to experience light to moderate rainfall with thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds reaching 30-40 kmph till 7 May.Uttar Pradesh: Rain and thunderstorms will intensify between May 4 and May 7.Hailstorm alert in Jammu-Kashmir (May 3), Himachal Pradesh (May 3-4), and Uttarakhand (May 4-5)Isolated very heavy rainfall is predicted for Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, and the Nagaland-Manipur-Mizoram-Tripura region through May 3.Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh: Isolated rainfall and lightning are expected for the next five days.Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Kerala: Likely to see heavy downpours until May 4.Karnataka: Lightning and gusty winds are expected across South and North Interior Karnataka during the first two days of the month.Above-normal heatwave days likely in MayAbove-normal heatwave days are likely in some parts of the foothills of the Himalayas, east coast states, Gujarat and Maharashtra in May, the IMD said.“During May 2026, minimum temperatures are expected to be above normal across many parts of the country,” said Mrutyunjay Mohapatra.However, he said, “many areas of northwest India, along with some parts of central India and adjoining areas of peninsular India and southern parts of northeast India, are likely to experience normal to below-normal minimum temperatures.”Delhi weather todayOn May 2, a fairly typical summer day can be expected in Delhi with partly cloudy skies and temperatures staying within the seasonal average. Daytime highs will reach 38°C to 40°C, and nighttime lows will dip to 24°C to 26°C. Both are considered "normal" for this time of year.The weather will take a more active turn tomorrow, May 3, as the sky becomes much cloudier by the afternoon. This shift is expected to bring light rain, thunderstorms, and lightning during the afternoon and evening hours.On Sunday, the daytime will feel slightly cooler than usual (highs of 36°C to 38°C) thanks to the rain. The night will feel a bit warmer than usual (lows of 25°C to 27°C).Bengaluru weather todayAccording to the Regional Met Centre Bengaluru, Bengaluru (Rural) and Bengaluru (Urban) are likely to receive light to Moderate rain/thundershowers with gusty wind (30-40 kmph) over the weekend.Shivamogga, Davanagere, Chikkamagaluru, Kodagu, Mysuru, Tumakuru, Mandya, Ramanagara, Kolar and Chamarajanagara districts in South Karnataka are also expected to receive rain.These rains are expected to continue in isolated areas through 7 May.Mumbai weather todayAccording to the Regional Met Centre Mumbai, the city is expecting a partly cloudy sky during morning hours, becoming mainly clear sky towards afternoon/evening.Maximum and Minimum temperatures have been predicted to be around 33 deg. C and 27 deg C.About the AuthorArshdeep KaurArshdeep Kaur is a Senior Content Producer at Mint, where she reports and edits across national and international politics, business and culture‑adjacent trending stori
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