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Engineer Earns ₹40k, Rapido Driver Earns ₹1L: One Rider’s Career Switch Explained
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🗓 21 Oct 2026, 12:37 PM
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A former engineer earning ₹40,000 a month has switched to a Rapido driver role, where he now earns about ₹1 lakh monthly, citing higher pay and flexibility as key reasons.
A former engineer who earned ₹40,000 per month recently left his position to become a Rapido driver. The new role pays him approximately ₹1 lakh monthly, a significant increase over his previous salary. He cited higher earnings as the main motivator for the switch. Additionally, the flexibility of setting his own schedule and avoiding long commutes appealed to him. The move reflects a growing trend among professionals opting for gig‑based jobs that offer better pay and work‑life balance.