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    Forget 9-to-5! I Quit My Job to Pursue THIS Side Hustle—Now I’m Making ₹2 Lakhs a Month!

    Abdul VasiBy Abdul VasiJanuary 19, 2025 Entrepreneurship 7 Mins ReadNo Comments0 Views
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    Okay, let’s be real. How many of you have ever found yourselves staring blankly at your computer screen, clocking in the minutes until the sweet release of 5 PM, thinking, “Is this it?” Because that, my friends, was me. Every single day. I was working a corporate job that felt as exciting as watching paint dry – a slow, monotonous process with no real payoff, except for a paycheck that seemed to evaporate faster than rasgulla at a family gathering. My life had become a predictable, somewhat depressing cycle of commute, work, eat, sleep, repeat – a routine that felt as uninspiring as a black and white Bollywood movie.

    My existence was like that classic Hindi film scene where the hero is stuck in a boring office job, staring out the window, dreaming of adventure while his boss, a caricature of a stern seth, barks orders and frowns disapprovingly. I wasn’t happy, I wasn’t fulfilled, and frankly, my bank account wasn’t exactly throwing a party either. It was more like a quiet bhajan session – peaceful, but hardly celebratory. I knew I needed a major change. I needed something that would not only make my dadi proud, but also make my bank balance do a happy jhatka dance.

    Now, I didn’t have a grand plan to start a tech empire, or open a chain of Michelin-star restaurants. I’m not exactly the entrepreneurial type, and if I’m honest, my skills lie more in chai making than in high-level business strategies. But I did have a secret weapon – a passion that I had always kept simmering on the back burner of my life. And that, as they say, is the secret ingredient. My side hustle, the thing that eventually led me to throw my resignation letter at my boss’s door (figuratively, of course – I’m not a Bollywood villain!), was something that I did purely for fun.

    You see, I’ve always had a thing for language. Not just any language, but our language. Not just Hindi, but regional dialects from all over India. I’m talking about those unique phrases, quirky proverbs, and colourful colloquialisms that make up the tapestry of Indian culture. It’s like having a secret code, each dialect is like its own language, and I simply couldn’t get enough of it. I loved to collect these local gems, the unique turn of phrase, the old idioms, the words that don’t even have an English translation, they are just purely Indian. And, with a little bit of modern twist, I would turn them into designs for T-shirts, mugs, tote bags, anything really!

    This wasn’t some grand business plan; it was just something I enjoyed doing in my free time, a kind of quirky hobby that made me giggle. The masala in my life, as it were. So, one fine, uneventful evening, fueled by a cup of masala chai, and sheer boredom with my 9-to-5, I decided to put my linguistic artistry to the test. I created a few designs featuring some of my favorite Indian phrases and posted them on an online marketplace. It was like sending a message in a bottle, hoping someone, somewhere, would understand and appreciate my desi humour.

    The response I received was like watching a rocket take off. My designs, which I thought would appeal to just a few like-minded souls, suddenly went viral. Orders came pouring in from all over the country, and I was packaging and shipping products like a woman possessed. This was more exciting than finding a mithai box hidden in your grandmother’s cupboard.

    And that’s when I did the unthinkable: I quit my job! Yes, I walked into my boss’s office one day, with my resignation letter in hand, and said something along the lines of ” Boss, aaj se main apni life ka CEO hoon! ” (Boss, from today I am the CEO of my own life!). Okay, maybe I didn’t say it exactly like that, but that’s how I felt. It was a leap of faith, a jhatka move, if you will, a decision that had my mummy worried sick, and my papa secretly grinning with pride.

    Now, my life is a delightful chaos of designing, marketing, shipping, and occasionally, a whole lot of procrastination fueled by chai. But this chaos is my own brand of chaos. I’m no longer stuck in that mind-numbing corporate routine; I’m on my own schedule, I’m making my own decisions and, most importantly, I’m doing what I love. And the best part? I’m now making ₹2 lakhs a month doing it. Yes, you heard that right: two lakh rupees every single month! My bank balance went from a quiet bhajan to a full-on Bollywood dance party!

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    But let me be clear; I didn’t just stumble into this success. It took hard work, determination, and a whole lot of trial and error. I had to learn the ropes of online marketing, master the art of e-commerce, and perfect my supply chain (which included endless trips to my local darzi). It also took me understanding the power of digital marketing; understanding how to reach the right audience and understanding what kind of content will truly engage your target market. It was a journey with more twists and turns than a Mumbai local train, but every experience was a valuable lesson.

    So, how did I, a normal guy with a passion for Indian language, go from a boring desk job to making ₹2 lakhs a month? It wasn’t magic, and it definitely wasn’t luck; it was a combination of passion, a unique product, and the strategic application of digital marketing. And this is the real lesson. You too, have something unique to offer, and you too, can make it successful if you put in the work. But you’ll also need the right guidance.

    And that is exactly where I, at abdulvasi.com, can help. I bring 25 years of experience to the table, and I know what it takes to transform an idea into a thriving business. I am a digital marketing specialist and business consultant who can help you find your niche, understand your audience, build your brand and create a digital marketing strategy that will work for you. We don’t offer a cookie-cutter approach; we tailor strategies to your unique circumstances, budget and goals. From SEO, to social media management, content marketing and so much more, we have all the right tools to take your business to the next level.

    If my story of quitting the corporate grind and finding my passion makes you crave something similar, I’m here to tell you it is possible. And yes, while it takes hard work, dedication and effort, it’s significantly easier and quicker if you have the right partner in your corner. So, what are you waiting for?

    Ready to ditch the 9-to-5, embrace your passion, and see your bank account do a happy dance? Then let’s chat. Visit abdulvasi.com and let’s explore how I can help you turn your side hustle into a main event. After all, who needs a boring job when you can be the hero of your own story?

    And yes, if you also happen to have a love for all things Indian, I am pretty sure we’ll get along just fine!

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    Abdul Vasi is a digital strategist with over 24 years of experience helping businesses grow through technology, marketing, and performance-led execution. Before starting this blog, he led a successful digital agency that served well-known brands and individuals across various industries. At AbdulVasi.me, he shares practical insights on travel, business, automobiles, and personal finance, written to simplify complex topics and help readers make smarter, faster decisions. He is also the author of 4 published books on Amazon, including the popular title The Good, The Bad and The Ugly.

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