New Delhi, Dec. 15 -- An Indian-origin professional who returned to India after building a net worth of over Rs.100 crore has struck a chord online with an unusually honest account of early retirement - describing it as "both a bliss and a curse".

In a detailed Reddit post, the man traced his journey from a middle-class upbringing to financial independence after years in the Indian tech sector and a long stint in the US. He wrote that he began his career at a services company, moved into core technology roles, relocated overseas, and steadily grew his wealth through investing.

"The last few years have been phenomenal for our stock portfolio. We are at $12 million-plus ( Rs.100 crore-plus) now - a number I never thought I would see," he ...