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A young professional quit his first job after just three hours, saying the role required a nine-hour work-from-home shift for only ₹12,000 per month.
Redditor user explained that the job promised low work pressure. At first, they thought they could manage it, but soon realised the nine-hour shift would take too much time and slow their career growth.
The story quickly drew attention online, sparking debates about acceptable entry-level pay, work-life balance and whether leaving a first job so early was justified or premature.
Many users supported the decision, noting the pay was too low for the time commitment. Some praised the focus on work-life balance and prioritising personal career growth.
Some users warned that quitting a first job so quickly might hurt future opportunities. They said early roles often involve boring tasks, but the experience can help land better positions later.
Another user commented that working nine hours a day, seven days a week is too much. They advised questioning why the Redditor accepted the job and encouraged continuing the job search.
One user shared a cautionary perspective, saying, "Hate to be the bad guy, but with this mindset, you're basically ineligible for every job. Everyone has good and bad days. My first day was exhausting with tons of documents, NDAs and contracts, but I knew it would pass."