For years, career success has mostly been measured by one thing: a bigger salary. However, a viral post on X has reminded people that there are different ways to build a successful career. The post, which has been widely discussed online, tells the story of a man who reportedly left his corporate job in Bengaluru to start a business that serves a basic, everyday need. The numbers shared in the post have caught people’s attention, but so has the career choice itself.
Viral X post shares the story
The story was posted by X user Ankit Pandey, who said his friend left his ₹11 lakh per annum corporate job instead of continuing with a regular 9-to-5 role. According to the post, he returned home, set up a water purification plant on his own property, and started supplying drinking water to homes and shops.Sharing the story, Pandey wrote, “My friend quit his ₹11 LPA 9-to-5 job in Bengaluru. Now he earns nearly ₹28 lakh a year from his home.”He added that the business now supplies around 300 water cans every day to nearly 300 homes and shops across multiple colonies.
Revenue and profit explained
According to the figures shared by Pandey, each water can is priced at ₹30. He said this takes the daily revenue to around ₹9,000 and the monthly revenue to nearly ₹2.7 lakh.The post also included a breakdown of the reported expenses. Around ₹15,000 is spent every month on water purification and electricity, while transportation costs are around ₹20,000. Since the plant is located on the man’s own property, there is reportedly no rental expense.Based on these numbers, Pandey said the business generates an average monthly profit of around ₹2.35 lakh, which works out to nearly ₹28.5 lakh a year.Talking about the business, he wrote, “Sometimes the best business is not the most glamorous one. It is the one that solves a daily problem consistently.”He ended the post by asking users, “Would you leave an ₹11 LPA corporate job for a business like this?”
Internet users share their views
The post quickly drew reactions from social media users, many of whom praised the idea of building a business around an everyday necessity.One user commented, “Benefit of stepping out from Comfort Zone, He might be doing hard work, but if family is happy, you are with them all sacrifices are worth.”Another wrote, “Great example of solving a real everyday problem. A sustainable business with steady demand can be just as rewarding as a corporate career.”A third user said, “Ground level utility beats high-level corporate prestige every single time, cash flow doesn’t care about job titles.”Another commented, “A business that solves a real, everyday problem can be far more valuable than a prestigious job title.”Disclaimer: This article is based on information shared on social media. The Times of India has not independently verified the claims, financial figures, or experiences mentioned in the post.Thumb image: X/@iamankitpande
