Neha had been working as a computer engineer for over 25 years and she had enjoyed coding for as long as she could remember. She was loved and appreciated by everyone at work and home, but lately, she felt something amiss.
One evening, sitting at the dinner table with her husband, she sighed heavily. “Ajay, I don’t know what’s wrong, I am no longer finding that joy I used to. I just feel so unfulfilled and lost. Work isn’t what it used to be for me.”
Ajay looked at her with concern. “If you’re so unhappy, maybe you should consider leaving,” he suggested gently.
“But quitting now to do what, and that too at almost 50? It doesn’t seem like a smart move career-wise,” Neha replied, her voice thick with worry. “I need to find something that excites me, like coding once did.”
“What does excite you lately? Is it teaching kids to code? Or cooking, maybe? We all know how much you like feeding your family and friends. Oh, the weekend is almost here”, Ajay rambled between thoughts.
Neha always looked forward to the weekends. It was almost like a ritual for her and Ajay to host lunches for friends. Their weekends were filled with laughter, great conversations, delicious food and wine. These gatherings were a highlight of their week and the joy they brought was something Neha cherished.
That Saturday, their home was buzzing with guests and in that lively atmosphere, Neha decided to share her feelings with her friends. “Something just doesn’t click anymore,” Neha confessed. “I feel like I need a change, but leaving my job at this stage seems risky.”
Her friends listened patiently, offering various suggestions and encouragement. Seema, one of her closest friends, said something that sounded familiar. “Hey, you love hosting guests and cooking amazing food. Why don’t you try opening a cloud kitchen?”
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