Bengaluru man quits ₹40K corporate job, now earns ₹56K as Uber driver

Sometimes success isn’t about high-paying jobs or big offices, it’s about peace, happiness, and spending time with the people you love. That’s what a Bengaluru man named Deepesh proved when he left his corporate job at Reliance Retail and started driving his own Uber. His inspiring story went viral on X (formerly Twitter) after entrepreneur Varun Agarwal shared it online. The post quickly made headlines, with many finding Deepesh’s journey deeply motivating and relatable. Though the original post has now been deleted, the story continues to spread across social media, inspiring people to rethink what true success means.

From a Corporate Job to a Life Without Balance

For eight long years, Deepesh worked at Reliance Retail, earning around ₹40,000 a month. His job was stable, but his life wasn’t. The pressure of corporate work and long hours meant he could barely spend time with his wife and children. Every day began early and ended late, leaving him tired and disconnected from his family.

Over time, this constant stress made Deepesh realise something important: he had money, but no peace of mind. His personal life was slipping away. That’s when he decided to take a bold step: he quit his corporate job to become a full-time driver.

Leaving a secure job for an uncertain future wasn’t easy. Many people around him were shocked. Some even thought it was a step backwards. But for Deepesh, it was a step toward freedom. He began driving his own car for Uber, working just 21 days a month.

To everyone’s surprise, he started earning ₹56,000 per month, more than what he used to make in his old job. But the best part? He had time for his family again. He was no longer rushing through life; he was living it on his own terms.

Building His Own Small Business

Deepesh didn’t stop there. Using his savings wisely, he bought another car and hired a driver for it. What began as a way to earn a living soon turned into the start of his own small fleet business. From working for others, Deepesh became his own boss, employing someone else and building a better future for himself and his family.

The Viral Post That Inspired Thousands

Varun y did u delete previous post it got so much viral and inspiring story

— wzrd (@man_niee) October 13, 2025

Entrepreneur Varun Agarwal shared Deepesh’s story on X, calling it a lesson in redefining success. “Sometimes the best way to move forward in life is to take the driver’s seat,” he wrote in the now-deleted post.

The story quickly went viral, touching thousands of people across social media. Many users praised Deepesh’s courage to prioritise his family and happiness over money and titles, while others are now asking why he deleted the inspiring post. 

Deepesh’s journey reminds everyone that success isn’t just about earning more, it’s about living more. He showed that no job is small if it brings happiness, peace, and purpose.