In Bengaluru, a simple but powerful story is inspiring thousands online. Entrepreneur Varun Agarwal shared on LinkedIn how his cab driver, Deepesh, left behind a stable corporate job to build a more fulfilling life.
Deepesh once earned ₹40,000 a month at a corporate firm but felt trapped by long hours and no personal time. Seeking balance and family time, he decided to quit and become a full-time driver with Uber.
The shift, which many would consider risky, turned out to be a turning point. Today, Deepesh earns nearly ₹56,000 a month while working only 21 days. He&rsquo;s also saved enough to buy another car and hired a driver, taking his first steps toward running his own small fleet. <iframe src="https://www.linkedin.com/embed/feed/update/urn:li:share:7383373709870481409?collapsed=1" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> 
&ldquo;While doing his driving business, he also managed to buy another car,&rdquo; Agarwal wrote.
The post, shared on October 13, quickly resonated with LinkedIn users, drawing over 200 reactions. Many praised Deepesh for taking control of his life instead of staying on the conventional path.
One user commented, &ldquo;I love stories of people who take the steering wheel for their career.&rdquo; Another added, &ldquo;The moment of realisation changes everything. When it comes early, life becomes more peaceful.&rdquo;
Deepesh&rsquo;s journey highlights a growing sentiment among professionals: real success isn&rsquo;t always about climbing the corporate ladder sometimes it&rsquo;s about choosing happiness and freedom.

Bengaluru man quits job, thrives as Uber driver

Deepesh left a ₹40,000 corporate job for more family time now earns more on his own terms

Bengaluru man quits job, thrives as Uber driver

Deepesh left a ₹40,000 corporate job for more family time now earns more on his own terms

October 16, 2025 | 21:19 IST