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Techie with 1 crore internet value at 25 opens up about immense stress at work: Lost hair, misplaced weight

Published on: Aug 20, 2025 05:30 am IST

The techie claimed he created his portfolio value ₹1 crore, including that although he has cash, the stress of the job is taking a toll on him.

A publish on Reddit by a techie who claims to have constructed a portfolio value 1 crore after working for simply 4 years has intrigued folks. In the publish, the person additionally opened up concerning the toll of success.

A techie shared that he has created a portfolio of 1 crore by rigorously investing his wage. (Unsplash/aksangai)

The individual wrote, “I reached 1 crore internet value, throughout fairness (Indian + US), MFs (Indian), deposits and cash at hand on the age 25. It was shortly earlier than I turned 26, however my purpose was to succeed in that at 25. So that is a goal achieved I suppose.”

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The techie then provides an in depth account of when and the way they achieved their objective. However, the individual additionally talked about, “While the monetary freedom spoils you. The stress from work is extraordinarily excessive. Quite actually, it breaks you down. I’ve misplaced hair, misplaced weight, at occasions drank alcohol very steadily simply to deal with it. In my protection, I’m taking higher care of myself now.”

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What did social media say?

An particular person posted, “You are in all probability not reaching 10 million from a job in India anytime quickly. You might be so previous that retiring early would not even matter (early 50s or by no means). You pay 40% revenue tax and 20% GST. First attain one million. You will perceive that it isn’t as simple. You at the least must work for 25 years and be fortunate together with your portfolio.”

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Another posted, “Have you considered giving again to society or doing one thing purposeful together with your expertise and time?” The OP replied, “Giving away cash nonetheless feels laborious, aside from the small stuff like tipping and all. I haven’t got something deliberate but. I’ve thought of it, although. Sponsoring somebody’s training or medical therapy can be essentially the most direct approach to affect somebody. But there’s nonetheless time in that. Maybe in a couple of years. I do random stuff, although. There’s an Instagram account which does a whole lot of philanthropy for canine (Pillu bhai and gang, if somebody remembers). I’ve donated a few thousand to them. Given 3000 to Wikipedia (that is complete throughout the final 3 years).”

A 3rd expressed, “It can be nice in case you can information a couple of proficient of us, even when they obtain 20 LPA that might be a fantastic deal for them.” A fourth wrote, “Bhai itni wage me tohh mei 2 crore se jyada bana leta khair koi nhi neend raat me aati hai ki nhi???” OP responded, “Sleep schedule is dangerous. I even wrote this publish at 2am earlier than going to mattress. But I do get 7 hours on most days. I sleep late since my work conferences creep into evenings (typically until 11pm).”

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