A Bengaluru auto ride recently led to an unexpected conversation. A passenger discovered that the woman driving the Rapido auto had a background in IT, and the revelation soon became the focus of a conversation about work, family and making choices on your own terms.Digital content creator Tanvi later shared the interaction on Instagram. The video shows the woman talking openly about her previous job, her decision to change careers and the reactions she now gets from passengers.
Why she left the IT sector
The woman said her father had recently passed away. At the time, she was working night shifts in IT, which made it difficult for her to stay with her mother.She eventually decided to leave the sector and start driving an auto with Rapido. Her family was initially against the decision, but she chose to make the change.
She says driving pays more
The woman also spoke about how she feels about her new profession.She said driving an auto is not bad and revealed that she earns more from the work than she did in her IT job.Her background, however, often comes as a surprise to the people who travel with her.
Passengers are surprised by her background
The woman recalled that some passengers react with surprise after learning that she previously worked in IT.One question she has heard is, “You speak good English and still drive an auto?”The interaction gives a glimpse into how her previous career and present work often lead passengers to ask questions about her choice.
Tanvi’s post sparks reactions
Sharing the video, Tanvi began her Instagram post with, “But what will people say?”She continued, “She chose not to care. She chose freedom. She chose independence. She chose to take charge of her own life.”Tanvi also highlighted that the woman is a single daughter and works in a field she described as male-dominated.“A single daughter. A woman in a male-dominated field. A Bangalore girl who decided that her life doesn’t need society’s permission. And honestly? We LOVE to see women take the wheel.”She added, “Because being brave isn’t always about doing something extraordinary. Sometimes, it’s simply having the courage to say: ‘This is what I want. And I’m choosing it’.”Tanvi further wrote, “More women choosing themselves. More women breaking stereotypes. More women taking over spaces they were told weren’t meant for them.”Social media users show supportThe video received several positive comments from viewers.One person wrote, “So inspiring! I wish to be as modest as she.”Another commented, “Huge respect.”A third user said, “Proud of her, thank you for sharing her inspiring journey.”Another wrote, “The way she said she doesn’t want to leave her mom alone. Proud of you, girl.”Many others responded with heart emojis.Disclaimer: This story is based on a social media post and has not been independently verified by The Times of India.Thumb image: Canva
