Former IT Professional Becomes Rapido Auto Driver in Bengaluru

The woman, a former IT employee in Bengaluru, left her corporate job after her father’s death. Working night shifts made it difficult to stay with her mother, and the unpredictable weekly schedule added “headache” to her routine. She also developed polycystic ovary disease (PCOD), which she said worsened under the stress of erratic hours. Family members initially discouraged her, arguing that a woman could not succeed as an auto driver. Despite this, she chose to switch careers, citing the need for flexibility to care for her mother and manage her health.

PCOD, work pressure, low pay and no fixed shifts: Bengaluru woman quits IT job to drive an auto, says she is earning more than before

• The Instagram video of her conversation, posted by digital content creator Tanvi Shetty, has amassed more than 253,000 views.

'I have responsibilities': Former IT employee leaves corporate job, becomes Rapido auto driver in Bengaluru

• She reports that her earnings as a Rapido auto driver exceed what she earned in the IT sector.

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• The woman highlighted a specific instance of schedule control: she chose not to work on a Sunday to help her mother rest, a flexibility she said she “won’t get” in her former job.

PCOD, work pressure, low pay and no fixed shifts: Bengaluru woman quits IT job to drive an auto, says she is earning more than before

The woman explained that driving an auto is “not a bad job” and that the profession gives her “greater control over my time” and the ability to stay close to home. She emphasized that being educated does not limit a woman to IT roles and that women can thrive in traditionally male-dominated fields.

Bengaluru woman quits IT job to drive Rapido auto after father’s death; passengers ask, ‘You speak good English and still drive an auto?’

Social-media users responded with admiration. Comments praised her modesty, courage, and the financial upside of her decision. Others called her “inspiring” and urged corporations to reflect on why an employee might prefer auto driving over a conventional white-collar role.

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• “Proud of her, thank you for sharing her inspiring journey.” — Another

Bengaluru woman quits IT job to drive Rapido auto after father’s death; passengers ask, ‘You speak good English and still drive an auto?’

The story highlights how rigid corporate schedules and health concerns can push skilled workers toward unconventional employment that better aligns with personal responsibilities. It also challenges gender stereotypes in India’s transportation sector, illustrating that women can succeed in roles traditionally dominated by men while achieving comparable or higher earnings.

PCOD, work pressure, low pay and no fixed shifts: Bengaluru woman quits IT job to drive an auto, says she is earning more than before

The woman continues to drive for Rapido, with no announced plans to return to the IT industry. Her experience has sparked broader online discussions about work-life balance, gender norms, and the value of flexible, gig-based employment in urban India.

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