Techie Earning Rs 30 Lakh Annually Prefers Trains Over Flights; Here's Why

In his post, Deshmukh revealed that the developer, an employee of a big company earning an impressive Rs 30 lakh annually, shared a story when asked about his choice

He shared this heartwarming story on social media, explaining why a high-earning software developer opted for train travel instead of flying

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Flying is often considered more comfortable than train, with air travel typically associated with convenience, speed, and status. Therefore, it is intriguing to consider why someone might choose a train journey when they have the means to fly. Recently, an X (formerly Twitter) user, Chirag Deshmukh, had an encounter on a train that made him consider the same thing, and the response surprised him. 

He shared this heartwarming story on social media, explaining why a high-earning software developer opted for train travel instead of flying.

In his post, Deshmukh revealed that the developer, an employee of a big company earning an impressive Rs 30 lakh annually, shared a story when asked about his choice. The developer recounted a period of uncertainty following his education, during which he struggled to find a job, much like many new graduates. However, he met a fellow passenger who introduced him to his elder brother during a train journey. This connection led to a referral that ultimately secured his first job.

''Today, I was travelling by train and met a guy who works as a software developer at a big company, earning over 30 lakhs a year. I asked him, "With that kind of money, why aren't you flying instead of taking the train?,” Deshmukh wrote in his post on X.

''He smiled and said, "After college, I had no job and was struggling. One day, while travelling by train, I met a person whose elder brother helped me get a referral that landed me my first job. Since then, I decided to always travel by train—unless it's an emergency,'' he added.

Funny story !!!!

Today, I was traveling by train and met a guy who works as a software developer at a big company, earning over 30 lakhs a year. I asked him, "With that kind of money, why aren't you flying instead of taking the train?

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— Chirag Deshmukh (@Geekychiraag) August 20, 2024

The post has gone viral, prompting numerous responses from people who shared similar experiences.

One user wrote, “I was attending some java training and i didn't have job at that time , the trainer gave a break and in that break got to know some small company is conducting interview and I got my second job for 12k in 2008. you never know how will you get job.”

On a lighter note, another user wrote, “I got referral while eating vada pav and landed a job. Now I have decided I will eat only vada pav for  breakfast, lunch, evening snack & dinner. I have also have a cardiologist on standby to perform angio anytime.”

“Ya, train travel is more fun and interactive. You have more freedom, you can move around and be free. I have had amazing conversations with complete strangers in train. Which is not the case in airport, people are busy doing their things,” said a third user.