A LinkedIn post by a Chandigarh-based executive has triggered an online discussion after he claimed that an employee resigned because working in Chandigarh was "too boring" and lacked the energy of Delhi.
Jatin Gulati, chief operating officer of Praper Media, shared the incident on LinkedIn, saying the employee felt Chandigarh did not offer the same pace and atmosphere as the national capital.
Executive links resignation to mindset
In his post , Gulati said the employee told him that "Chandigarh mei Delhi jaisa kuch nahi hai."
While acknowledging that people have different preferences, Gulati said he believed the resignation was less about the city and more about the individual's mindset.
He said the experience highlighted what he described as a recurring pattern, where some people actively explore new places while others expect their surroundings to provide excitement.
According to Gulati, the same approach is reflected at work. He said some employees focus on what is lacking, such as better clients, processes or opportunities, while others try to make the most of the resources available to them.
Concluding his post, Gulati said no city, company or career is perfect and argued that people who succeed are those who adapt and maximise available opportunities. He added that he did not believe Chandigarh was the reason the employee left, but rather the employee's mindset.
Social media users divided
The post drew mixed reactions from LinkedIn users, with many disagreeing with Gulati's assessment and describing the issue as one of personal preference rather than mindset.
One user said people accustomed to fast-paced work environments may find it difficult to adjust to slower cities, adding that while salaries may be competitive across companies, a suitable work environment is equally important.
Another user wrote that the matter was about individual preference and suggested that the employee's perspective should also be considered.
A third user questioned Gulati's argument by pointing to the large number of IT professionals who relocate to Bengaluru for better infrastructure and career opportunities. The user added that it is natural for some people to explore different roles before finding one that suits them and said companies differ in how they value and recognise employees. The commenter also argued that making the most of one's circumstances may work for some people but not everyone.
Several users supported Gulati's perspective, saying every city has something to offer if people are willing to explore it.
One user commented that every place provides opportunities for those who seek them, while another said they had worked in several locations and would welcome the chance to live and work on projects in Chandigarh.
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