Bengaluru Techie Quits Google Over Side Hustle Conflict: 'No Choice Left'

• Arpit Bhayani, a Bengaluru techie, resigned from Google due to a conflict regarding his educational content creation (online courses and YouTube).
• Bhayani described his departure as a "purely bitter moment," stating he had no plans to leave but was left with "no choice left" once legal became involved.
• He was passionate about his work in in-memory databases and praised his Google colleagues and the company for two fulfilling stints.
• His exit sparked a social media debate about side hustles and creative freedom in the tech industry, with many users expressing shock.
• Netizens supported Bhayani, with some suggesting Google's loss and wishing him well for future endeavors.

Why It Matters: A Bengaluru techie's Google exit over a side hustle sparks debate on corporate policies and creative freedom.