Bold Move or Risky Bet? Ritesh Kumar’s ₹30 LPA vs ₹50 Lakh Legacy Dilemma

In a post titled “Family Business vs Job” on the subreddit r/IndianWorkplace, Ritesh Kumar—a 29-year-old corporate professional—shared his career dilemma: should he leave his ₹30 LPA job to take over his 60-year-old father’s food manufacturing business, which generates ₹50 lakh annually?

The post quickly went viral, drawing hundreds of responses that reflected India’s evolving work culture and generational shifts in career priorities. While some Reddit users encouraged him to embrace entrepreneurship and preserve legacy, others cautioned against leaving a stable income for uncertain returns.

Key Highlights:

- Ritesh Kumar earns ₹30 lakh annually in a corporate role.
- His father’s food manufacturing business generates ₹50 lakh per year.
- The business is 60 years old and currently run solo by his ageing father.
- Reddit users suggested phased transitions, hybrid models, and due diligence.
-The debate touched on themes of succession planning, emotional duty, and long-term viability.

Sources: India Today, Hindustan Times, Free Press Journal.