Ex-TCS Employee Quits Tech Job, Finds Peace as Forest Officer in Jharkhand

• Manish Kumar, 30, left his TCS job in Kolkata within a month, feeling it wasn't his calling.
• He cited low salary and lack of mental peace as reasons for quitting the tech sector.
• Inspired by childhood excursions with his forest guard father, Kumar pursued a career closer to nature.
• After six months of preparation, he cleared government exams and became a beat officer in Jharkhand.
• Kumar now protects wildlife, prevents illegal activities, supports tribal communities, and manages an eco-tourism resort near Massanjore Dam.

Why It Matters: Manish Kumar transitioned from a tech job to a fulfilling role as a forest officer in Jharkhand.