Went from 2.8 to 5 LPA in a year — family still wants me to leave tech for government job. Am I wrong to resist?
Family wants me to quit my React Native job for govt prep — my gut says otherwise. Need real opinions.
Should I drop my React Native dev job for government job preparation? Family pressure is real — need honest opinions
Hey guys,
I need some genuine advice from people who've actually been through this.
My current situation:
\- Started as a React Native developer before completing college at 2.8 LPA in March 2025
\- Switched jobs after 11 months, currently at 5 LPA
\- Total experience: \~1 year 2 months
\- Growth so far has been decent (\~80% salary jump)
The problem:
My family wants me to quit and prepare full time for government jobs. Their concern is the current job market uncertainty, layoffs, AI replacing jobs etc. Their intentions are good and I understand where they're coming from.
But my gut says to stay in tech and keep growing.
I'm also scared — what if I get fired someday? At least a government job feels "safe". But I also know government exam prep can take 1-3 years with no guarantee.
What I want to know from this community:
\- Has anyone left a growing tech career for govt job prep and regretted it?
\- Is React Native still worth betting on long term?
\- How do you handle family pressure around career decisions?
\- What would YOU do in my position?
I'm from New Delhi.
I'm not here for validation — I want brutal honest opinions. Thanks.