TCS Employee Quits Corporate Life for Forest Guard Role, Finds True Peace

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News18•17-01-2026, 10:00
TCS Employee Quits Corporate Life for Forest Guard Role, Finds True Peace
- •Manish Kumar left a high-paying TCS job in Kolkata after just one month, feeling disconnected from nature and his true calling.
- •Growing up in Dumka, Jharkhand, Manish developed a deep love for forests and wildlife, often accompanying his forest guard father.
- •Despite societal pressure, he resigned from TCS with his parents' support and prepared for government exams.
- •Manish successfully passed the Forest Guard exam and now works as a Beat Officer in the Forest Department for six years.
- •He manages an eco-tourism resort at Masanjore Dam, promoting nature awareness and serving society, with no regrets about his career change.
Why It Matters: Manish Kumar found peace and purpose by leaving a corporate job to become a Forest Guard, embracing nature.
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