New Delhi: A tech executive worked tirelessly for three years, putting in 14-hour workdays, to earn a massive promotion. He finally achieved his goal—becoming a senior manager with a Rs 7.8 crore salary. But success came at a heavy price: his marriage.
The man shared his story on the anonymous professional platform Blind, revealing how his obsession with work led to major regrets. He missed his daughter’s birth because he was in meetings all day. Later, when his wife struggled with postpartum depression, he was too busy to support her. Skipping therapy sessions with her was the final blow—she asked for a divorce.
Despite achieving financial success, the techie admitted feeling empty and indifferent. “I should be happy, right? But how to be happy?” he questioned in his post.
His story quickly went viral, sparking intense debate. Some criticized his choices, calling them selfish. One user wrote, “What kind of lunatic sits through meetings while his child is being born?” Others sympathized, blaming the corporate culture that demands extreme sacrifices.
The post highlights the growing struggle between career ambition and personal life. Many professionals push themselves to the limit, only to realize too late what they have lost. As one comment put it: “Even the winners in this rat race are miserable.”
