Bengaluru woman quits high-paying job to pursue baking, wins internet's heart

The inspiring story of Asmita Paul, a Bengaluru-based woman who left her high-paying job to follow her passion for baking, has gone viral on social media, earning admiration and applause from netizens.

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Asmita's husband, Sagar, shared her journey on X (formerly Twitter), revealing that she quit her job, which paid Rs 1.5 lakh per month, to pursue baking full-time. Sagar’s post featured a picture of a muffin baked by Asmita, with the caption, “My wife left a 1.5 L pm job to make these. Thank God she did.”

My wife left a 1.5 L pm job
to make these

thank god she did! pic.twitter.com/Bwv6qGjbmY

— Sagar👨‍💻 🚀 (@code_sagar)

My wife left a 1.5 L pm job
to make these

thank god she did! pic.twitter.com/Bwv6qGjbmY

— Sagar👨‍💻 🚀 (@code_sagar) January 25, 2025

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The post struck a chord with social media users, who flooded the thread with praise and good wishes. “Bold move! Wish her success,” commented one user, while another noted, “Even a 30 LPA job can’t bring true fulfillment. Follow your heart.”

Many were intrigued by Asmita’s journey and eager to learn more about her baked creations. In response, Sagar shared her Instagram account, where details about her treats and how to place orders are available.

Asmita’s story has become a source of inspiration for those contemplating pursuing their dreams. As one user aptly remarked, “Follow your heart! She did great.” From baking to winning hearts, Asmita is proving that passion and courage can lead to sweet success.