Getting married Quote by Shankar Mahadevan
“I quit my software engineer job, decided that I would be a singer, and got married. Those days, there were no platforms like the 'Indian Idol.' It was like, you decide to become a singer, and then what do you do? It must have been tough for my wife getting married to a man without a job.”
About This Quote
Leaving a stable tech job for a music career without industry support required personal sacrifice and strained relationships.
In simple terms: Quitting a software job for singing was risky and hard on his wife.
Key Takeaway
Pursue passion but plan for practical challenges.
Themes
career change
artistic ambition
risk
family dynamics
Mood
determined
hopeful
Type
career
personal
When to use this quote
- job loss
- audition preparation
- financial planning
Key Concepts
career transition theory
creative entrepreneurship
marital support
Questions to Reflect On
- What safety nets can you create before a big career shift?
- How does your partner’s support influence your risk?
A Different Perspective
The story may romanticize risk without addressing financial realities.
