Techie shares why he quit his 'dream job' at Microsoft: 'My life was on autopilot'

Vidhu Verma quit his software engineer job at Microsoft in Hyderabad, saying his life was on autopilot.

Verma achieved his dream job in December 2025 but found the routine made him feel like his life was on autopilot.

During his notice period, he took a solo trip and reconnected with friends and family, gaining perspective on career growth.

Verma reflected that every dream becomes the new normal, and growing up involves courage to choose the next chapter.