“Paisa zaroori hai, par….” Man Says Quitting Job Ended Years of Stress, Head Pain and Smoking in Days
“Paisa zaroori hai, par...." Man Says Quitting Job Ended Years of Stress, Head Pain and Smoking in Days
“Paisa zaroori hai, par sukoon usse bhi zyada,” says creative professional as his video sparks a wider debate on burnout and mental health
A man’s candid account of life after quitting his job has struck a powerful chord online, after he claimed that years of stress-related health issues disappeared within days of stepping away from work. The video, shared on Instagram, has triggered a wave of discussion around workplace pressure, burnout and the true cost of professional success.
In the clip, Dayal, who describes himself as a creative director, filmmaker and designer, says that within just 10 to 12 days of leaving his job, the constant head pressure and stress he had lived with for years vanished completely. What shocked him most, he says, was realising how normalised the discomfort had become while he was working.
“For years, I had continuous pain and pressure in my head. I thought this is how life is,” he explains in the video. “But once I stopped working, it just disappeared.”
Dayal also spoke about an unexpected change that followed: the sudden end of his smoking habit. He revealed that he used to smoke nearly 20 cigarettes a day, but after quitting his job, the urge faded on its own. There was no conscious effort, discipline or quitting plan involved. According to him, once his mind felt calm and at ease, the addiction simply lost its grip.
Beyond physical relief, he described a deeper shift in mental clarity and awareness. He said he now feels more present, more observant, and better able to process thoughts, emotions and even films — things that earlier felt overwhelming due to constant mental noise. For the first time in years, he wakes up without fear or anxiety.
“There is no tension about deadlines, no pressure to lie, no need to make excuses,” he said, adding that his mind feels naturally quiet without meditation apps, breathing exercises or structured techniques.
Towards the end of the video, Dayal acknowledges the importance of money but shares the realisation that stayed with him most strongly. “Agar sukoon hai, toh lagta hai sab kuch hai… aur agar sukoon nahi, toh salary slip bhi bekaar lagti hai,” he says, translating to: If there is peace, it feels like everything is there. If there is no peace, even a salary slip feels meaningless.
The comment section quickly filled with people sharing similar experiences of toxic workplaces, burnout and declining mental health. Many users said they related deeply to the sense of relief Dayal described after leaving stressful jobs, even if it meant financial uncertainty.
One user wrote that after resigning a month ago, the peace felt priceless despite a weaker bank balance. Another commented that quitting a toxic workplace had visibly improved their health. Several others echoed frustration with corporate systems that offer little appreciation but relentless pressure.
While the video has resonated widely, it has also reopened a larger conversation about balance, boundaries and how deeply work culture can affect both mental and physical well-being. For many viewers, Dayal’s experience serves as a reminder that success measured only in salaries and titles can sometimes come at a cost that goes unnoticed, until it disappears.
