In a story that’s part “Eat Pray Love” and part “Swades 2.0,” an Indian couple has set the internet abuzz by swapping their high-flying corporate jobs in Singapore for the chirping of birds, free-range hens, and a peaceful farm life amid the Indian hills.
Sounds intriguing?
Sharmilaa and her husband, once climbing the ladder of corporate success, decided three years ago to adopt a simpler, greener existence.
The decision, shared with the world through an Instagram Reel by Sharmilaa, has resonated with thousands who dream of ditching the daily grind. In the video, their young daughter plays with abandon on their lush farm, hens roam freely, and there’s a quiet serenity that you just can’t filter into a city apartment’s air.
From Hustle to Harmony
Armed with a master’s degree and high-paying roles in Singapore, Sharmilaa and her husband had what many might call “the dream.” But as she puts it, the nonstop hustle and marathon work hours took their shine.
“Three years ago, we made a big decision—we left our high-paying jobs, moved back to India, and chose freedom over the hustle. Not a perfect plan…just a quiet decision to prioritize life over work,” Sharmilaa shared.
There were doubts—both theirs and others’.
“POV: They said resigning from a high-paying job in Singapore was a mistake, and I showed them this,” her Instagram caption reads, perhaps with a wink and a nudge.
Taking Root and Growing in New Directions
Initially, the plan was modest, and the couple thought that they would earn ₹20,000 by working as a virtual assistant.
However, what started as a side hustle blossomed into a flourishing business, offering not just financial stability but the sort of flexibility most PowerPoint presentations only promise.
With their daughter now thriving in the lap of nature, and the couple’s days filled with remote work and walks among the hills, many followers are quick to cheer them on. Comments poured in, commending the courage it takes to log out permanently from high-paying jobs and praising the simple joy of children growing up with real grass stains—not just Google Docs.
The Dream Others Didn’t Dare to Dream
As Instagram users flooded the post with their own daydreams of escaping the urban rat race, Sharmilaa’s story struck a chord. In a world where “work-life balance” sometimes exists only as an HR myth, the couple’s leap of faith offers hope to those wishing to trade KPIs for kitchen gardens and status meetings for sunsets.
As for that oft-repeated “mistake,” perhaps this couple’s life lesson is clear: sometimes, success comes in the form of a slower morning, a hilltop view, and a child’s laughter echoing through the fields—far away from the buzz of the corporate hive.
So, if you’re thinking about quitting a cushy job for a tractor and a pair of muddy boots, you just might not be alone. Just remember to keep a sense of humor—and maybe a pair of sturdy gloves.
