No Offer. No Backup. Just Done

After almost a decade in the industry — with experiences across PwC, Accenture, KPMG, and now TCS — I find myself at a difficult crossroads.

TCS, unfortunately, has been a very different experience. Over the past several months, I’ve been carrying a constant weight of self-doubt, lack of recognition, and a growing sense of burnout. It’s reached a point where I’ve barely been sleeping properly for the last 8 months. I’ve felt mentally and emotionally exhausted, and yesterday was a breaking point.

Today, without another offer in hand, without a plan or prep, I’ve decided to resign — for the sake of my mental peace and to reclaim a sense of self that I’ve felt slipping away.

This isn’t a post for sympathy, but for connection. Has anyone else gone through something similar? What helped you come out stronger? I’m open to advice, support, or even just a listening ear.