New Delhi, Feb. 3 -- A young fintech professional's candid Reddit post about quitting her job soon after a promotion has sparked a conversation online about career growth, loyalty and awkward workplace exits - themes many early-career Indians say they relate to.

The 24-year-old woman, who works in a client-facing role at a fintech firm, wrote that while she had consistently received positive feedback from clients and seniors, she felt stuck doing repetitive work with limited learning opportunities. According to her post on Reddit, the dissatisfaction pushed her to quietly explore new roles.

The situation became more complicated during the company's promotion cycle. She said she was informally told to expect a promotion but was overlooke...