Frustrated with his 9-to-5 job, PhD scholar starts riding for Rapido after work, earns up to Rs 1,500 a... - Moneycontrol.com
Feeling stuck in a routine, the PhD scholar turned to Rapido rides after office hours and now earns an additional Rs 600–700 daily. Bored with
Feeling stuck in a routine, the PhD scholar turned to Rapido rides after office hours and now earns an additional Rs 600–700 daily. Bored with his office routine, man takes up Rapido rides after work, earns Rs 600–700 daily A corporate employee who felt trapped in the monotony of a 9-to-5 routine has found an unconventional way to break free by working as a Rapido bike taxi rider after office hours and earning an extra Rs 600–700 a day. On days when he rides full-time, his income can touch Rs 1,500, he said in the Instagram video. In his viral videos, Deepak Pandey said that making videos started as an experiment to escape the repetitive cycle of office work has gradually turned into a second source of income and a lifestyle choice.
The young professional says the additional work not only boosts his earnings but also gives him a sense of purpose that was missing from his regular job. Take look at the videos Pandey recently shared his journey on social media, revealing how he balances a full-time corporate role with evening bike taxi rides. According to him, the decision came after months of feeling mentally drained despite having a stable career. He said that after spending long hours at work, he often returned home exhausted and dissatisfied. The predictability of everyday office life left him feeling stuck, prompting him to look for something that would challenge him and add excitement to his routine.
Instead of spending evenings indoors, Pandey signed up as a Rapido rider and began ferrying passengers across the city after work. The move quickly started paying off. He now earns around Rs 600–700 on most evenings, while dedicated riding days can fetch as much as Rs 1,500. The extra income was only part of the reward. Pandey said interacting with different people, navigating the city and stepping outside his comfort zone helped him regain motivation and confidence. Alongside his corporate job and bike taxi work, he is also pursuing a PhD, preparing his own meals, creating social media content and editing videos. Reflecting on the change, Pandey said fear had long stopped him from trying new opportunities.
Concerns about failure, public opinion and uncertainty often kept him from taking risks. Sharing his message with followers, he wrote that fatigue is often used as an excuse and that bigger goals require pushing beyond comfort zones. Meanwhile, the internet has lauded Pandey for keeping up with work and the side gig. Many people sent him best wishes through the comments.
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