A corporate coach named Dharmendra S Pandey recently took to Instagram to reveal why he left a stable 9 to 5 job after eighteen years. He revealed that he has a family dependent on him but he has never regretted his decision. “Never felt more alive in my life,” he said.In another video, he revealed that despite giving so many hours and effort to the job, he was far from being prosperous. "I was just surviving..." he said. Dharmendra revealed that as a professional, his track-record was impeccable. He was one of the hardest workers in his organisation and often used to stay behind to contribute to projects. He was also the one responsible for training the new employees in the organisation. However, all of his hard word felt futile as he was always bypassed for promotions. “Office politics always won..” he revealed. Then when he turned 38, he had enough. “I have a daughter, ageing parents. I don’t have savings worth crores. I also had the confidence that my 18 years of skill and knowledge was worth more than what I was getting right now, so I resigned,” he said. He shared some a key truth in the video: Always use your knowledge and skill to build something in your own time. Time is the most valuable asset, use it wisely.Pandey's Instagram page has over 12,000 followers. Why Do Employees Resign?As per a 2025 survey by Indeed, 49% of job seekers revealed they switched jobs to earn a better salary. Other popular reasons includes: Better work-life balance. Corporate burn-out, especially in companies that value hustle culture and high workload can be fun for new graduates but exhausting for more experienced professionals who might crave a job that values work-life balance. Healthier work environment, free from micromanagement and politics. Even if the payment is high, working in a toxic environment where your contribution or input is not respected and you are overlooked for promotions due to petty office politics can be pretty demoralising. Role that is a better fit for their long-term goals and interests. Opportunities for growth.
Man who resigned corporate job after 18 years, says he never felt ‘more alive’: ‘I have ageing parents but…’
Dharmendra S Pandey, a corporate coach, left a stable job after eighteen years. He felt bypassed for promotions despite his dedication. Pandey decided to resign at 38, trusting his skills and knowledge. He now feels more alive. Employees often resign for better pay, work-life balance, and healthier environments. Growth opportunities and roles aligning with long-term goals also drive resignations.
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