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A Hyderabad-based software engineer shocked netizens by quitting his ₹28 lakh per year IT job to pursue a sub-inspector role, earning just ₹60,000 monthly.
Software Engineer Trades High Salary for Sub-Inspector Role
New Delhi: A software engineer from Hyderabad has sparked a discussion on social media by leaving his 10-year IT career to become a sub-inspector. His move has sparked a debate on "salary versus peace." This incident was first mentioned through a tweet by Neha Singhal on X (formerly Twitter), in which she shared her husband's decision and its impact on the family.
According to Neha Singhal, her husband works in the IT sector and earns Rs 28 lakh annually. Neha, herself a software engineer, is earning over Rs 50 lakh annually. The family also has a 3-year-old child. However, her husband has now given up his good salary and is preparing to become a sub-inspector. This position will pay him approximately ₹60,000 per month, reducing the family's monthly income by approximately 75 percent.
As soon as the tweet went viral, a debate erupted online. Critics believe that giving up such a large salary amidst the high expenses of a metro city and a young child is a risk to the family's future. They fear that the 24-hour duty hours and low salary of a police job could put the family in financial crisis.
Me and my husband both have been working as software engineers in Hyderabad for the past 10 years.
His CTC is 28L and mine is 25L. We have a 3 year old kid.
My husband is planning to prepare for SUB-INSPECTOR.
The salary for SI will get around 60K per month. Is it good…— Neha Singhal Trader (@nsinghal211) February 15, 2026
Supporters, meanwhile, say that the job security, stability, and prestige of a government job outweigh the crores of rupees of IT salaries. In the IT sector, there's always the fear of layoffs, while government positions are considered secure and respectable.
Social media users have also questioned the engineer's age and eligibility. Based on 10 years of experience, they estimate his age to be 30-31 years old. This raises questions about whether he's even eligible to become a sub-inspector.
Neha also mentioned in her post that this move will impact the family's financial situation, but given her husband's interest and satisfaction in his job, she is seeking advice online. This story highlights how challenging it is for young professionals to balance financial gain with personal satisfaction.
This case is sparking a new debate in the country about youth career choices, the stability of government jobs, and personal priorities.
