Delhi HR professional quits corporate job for Goa, faces financial uncertainty
Arpita Sahu, a former HR professional, is documenting her transition from a corporate career in Delhi to a new life in Goa. Her journey highlights the financial and emotional uncertainties often overlooked in the 'quit your job' trend.
Why it matters
It provides a realistic perspective on the 'great resignation' and the challenges of pursuing alternative lifestyle paths in a volatile economy.
Quitting a stable job may seem like a dream come true, offering freedom from office routines, fixed schedules and daily responsibilities. But starting over is not always as easy as it appears. As the initial excitement settles, concerns about finances, future plans and finding the right direction can begin to surface, making the new life feel just as uncertain as the one left behind.For Arpita Sahu, a former human resources professional who worked in Delhi, these questions have become part of her move to Goa. After completing her MBA and spending four and a half years working, she decided to step away from corporate life and begin again in a new place. Through videos shared on Instagram, Sahu has been documenting the emotional side of this transition, from the hope of finding a place to call home to the anxiety of living without a regular salary.
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