Parantap Chowdhury leaves behind his ₹54 lakh annual salary job

He now intends to follow his passion for writing and entrepreneurship

He chose to abandon his corporate career to pursue personal fulfillment

In a bold career move, Parantap Chowdhury, a former Assistant Vice President at Square Yards, has left behind his ₹54 lakh annual salary to follow his passion for writing and entrepreneurship. After seven years in demanding roles at companies like BYJU’s and Square Yards, Chowdhury chose to abandon his corporate career to pursue personal fulfillment and digital business ventures.

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Six months ago, Chowdhury made the life-changing decision to shift his focus from the corporate rat race to creative freedom. Despite earning significantly less, he is thriving in his new lifestyle. In a recent LinkedIn post, he explained his motivations, stating, “I left ₹54,00,000 behind to write every day on LinkedIn. I quit the race to have a life, spend time with loved ones, and build a remote, digital, and profitable business.”

Previously working over 70 hours a week, Chowdhury reflected on the impact of his choice: “I earned less than 10% of my previous salary, but I’ve lived more in these three months than the past three years.”

Writing had long been a passion for Chowdhury, and he has now dedicated himself to crafting authentic content and building a business around it. His new venture has led to significant growth in his online presence, inspiring many to prioritize passion over paychecks.