A video shared by Bengaluru resident Aanshul Uthaiah about his decision to quit his full-time job has gone viral, striking a chord with thousands of young working professionals facing similar struggles. The Instagram Reel, posted on a Sunday, shows Uthaiah explaining that he was preparing to resign the following day.
“I don’t like my job”: creator opens up about burnout
In the video, Uthaiah speaks openly about feeling dissatisfied with his work, unhappy with his living conditions and uncertain about his next steps. He shared that his job had become “extremely monotonous” and was impacting his mental health, leading him to feel that his time was being wasted.
He also revealed that he had received admission offers from two Australian universities for higher studies but chose not to pursue them, stating he did not wish to return to academic life.
Viral growth and mixed reactions online
When the video was posted, Uthaiah had around 10,000 followers. Within two days, the clip went viral, doubling his follower count and prompting widespread discussion on social media.
Several users praised his honesty, while others offered encouragement and advice.
One user wrote: “You cannot reach somewhere and be someone unless you leave behind where you are and who you are right now. All the very best junior.”
Another commented: “Love the way you kept it raw, G. Good things ahead.”
The video has reignited conversations on job dissatisfaction, burnout and the pressure of making career decisions — challenges increasingly voiced by younger professionals.
Parents hesitant as stability questioned
Uthaiah shared that his parents were reluctant to support his decision to leave a stable job, a sentiment many viewers felt reflected broader societal expectations around financial security and career continuity.
A growing conversation about mental health at work
Workplace counsellors and HR experts note that job fatigue and burnout are among the most common concerns raised by employees in their 20s and early 30s. The viral video has amplified the need for open discussions on mental health, work–life balance and realistic career choices.