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Woman Leaves 9-Year IT Career to Drive Auto-Rickshaw, Finds Greater Happiness

Reviewed byAniket Awate· Culture & Digital Media Writer· Edited byOjas Kale
Analysed 31 May 2026·7 sources analysed·Uttar Pradesh, India·social
Woman Leaves 9-Year IT Career to Drive Auto-Rickshaw, Finds Greater HappinessPreviousNext

A woman who worked nine years as an IT manager left her corporate job to become an auto-rickshaw driver, seeking relief from stress and pressure. Shared by entrepreneur Nezrin Midhlaj on Instagram, the story highlights her choice for a simpler, flexible lifestyle with an income of around Rs 60,000 monthly. The woman emphasizes happiness and peace of mind over professional status, sparking online discussions about redefining success and work-life balance.

TBN's observations

First-hand measurement across 7 sources

We measured how 7 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 0%, Centre 100%, Right 0%). Overall sentiment is positive (75/100). Lens Score 23/100 — low public interest.

Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):

  • freepressjournal— balanced framing, positive sentiment
  • mint— balanced framing, positive sentiment
  • republicworld— balanced framing, positive sentiment
  • economictimes— balanced framing, positive sentiment
  • thetribune— balanced framing, positive sentiment
  • indiatvnews— balanced framing, positive sentiment
  • ndtv— balanced framing, positive sentiment
Political Bias
0%100%0%
Sentiment
75%
AI analysis of 7 sources · Published under editorial oversight by The Balanced News
Analysed 31 May 2026· How this analysis is produced· Editorial standards· Corrections

AI Analysis

Political bias across 7 sources
● Left 0%● Center 100%● Right 0%

The articles primarily present a human-interest story focusing on personal choice and well-being, with no explicit political framing. Sources emphasize individual perspectives on work-life balance and mental health, reflecting societal values rather than partisan viewpoints. The coverage includes voices from the entrepreneur who shared the story and social media reactions, maintaining a neutral stance without political commentary.

Sentiment — Positive (75/100)

The overall tone across the articles is positive and empathetic, highlighting the woman's pursuit of happiness and reduced stress. Coverage celebrates her courage and challenges conventional definitions of success, inspiring supportive social media responses. There is minimal negativity or criticism, with the sentiment centered on personal fulfillment and mental well-being.

How 7 sources covered this story

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Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.

SourceTheir headlineBiasSentiment
freepressjournalWoman Quits 9-Year IT Career To Drive Auto-Rickshaw, Says She Found Happiness Beyond Corporate Life - VIDEOCenterPositive
mintWoman leaves IT manager job to drive auto-rickshaw: 'Left all pressure, stress and constant tension behind' Today NewsCenterPositive
republicworld'Quit IT, Found Peace': Woman Leaves 9-Year IT Career To Drive Auto, Earns Rs 60,000 A MonthCenterPositive
economictimes'Happier now': Woman becomes rickshaw driver after quitting 9-year IT manager job, says she found more peace earning Rs 60,000 a monthCenterPositive
thetribuneWoman quits 9-year career in IT to drive auto, earns Rs 60,000 a month - The TribuneCenterPositive
indiatvnewsWoman leaves 9-year IT management career to drive auto-rickshaw, says she's happier now Watch - India TV NewsCenterPositive
ndtvWoman Quits IT Office Job, Earns Rs 60,000 A Month Driving An AutoCenterPositive

Coverage timeline

ndtv broke this story on 30 May, 07:07 am. Other outlets followed.

  1. 1
    ndtv30 May, 07:07 am
    Woman Quits IT Office Job, Earns Rs 60,000 A Month Driving An Auto
  2. 2
    indiatvnews30 May, 08:38 am
    Woman leaves 9-year IT management career to drive auto-rickshaw, says she's happier now Watch - India TV News
  3. 3
    thetribune30 May, 08:40 am
    Woman quits 9-year career in IT to drive auto, earns Rs 60,000 a month - The Tribune
  4. 4
    economictimes30 May, 09:23 am
    'Happier now': Woman becomes rickshaw driver after quitting 9-year IT manager job, says she found more peace earning Rs 60,000 a month
  5. 5
    republicworld30 May, 09:27 am
    'Quit IT, Found Peace': Woman Leaves 9-Year IT Career To Drive Auto, Earns Rs 60,000 A Month
  6. 6
    mint30 May, 10:02 am
    Woman leaves IT manager job to drive auto-rickshaw: 'Left all pressure, stress and constant tension behind' Today News
  7. 7
    freepressjournal30 May, 10:26 am
    Woman Quits 9-Year IT Career To Drive Auto-Rickshaw, Says She Found Happiness Beyond Corporate Life - VIDEO

Lens Score breakdown

23/100
Public interest0/100
Coverage gap80%

Well-covered story — coverage matches public importance.

Story context

Category
Social
Location
Uttar Pradesh, India
Sources analysed
7
Last analysed
31 May 2026
Key entities
Information technologyIndian rupeeAuto rickshawEntrepreneurshipInstagramSocial mediaViral phenomenonIndiaChief executive officerWell-beingSpeaker of the United States House of RepresentativesChord (music)