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Man Quits Job for Brazil Trip After Boss Denies Leave; Boss Never Forwards Resignation
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News18•01-10-2026, 18:45
Man Quits Job for Brazil Trip After Boss Denies Leave; Boss Never Forwards Resignation
- •Atul Nigam quit his job in 1991 to travel to Brazil for five weeks after his boss refused to approve his leave request for a Rotary's Group Study Exchange program.
- •Despite having little money, a house loan, and a family to support, Nigam chose the "once-in-a-lifetime opportunity" over his job.
- •Nigam's first application for the Rotary program was rejected, but his second attempt was successful, leading to the dilemma with his boss.
- •Upon returning from his trip, Nigam discovered his boss never forwarded his resignation, allowing him to return to his job.
- •Nigam's story of "passion and courage" has inspired many online, highlighting his determination to pursue his dream trip.
Key Questions Answered
Atul Nigam quit his job because his boss refused to approve a five-week leave request for him to participate in Rotary’s Group Study Exchange programme in Brazil.
After returning from his trip, Nigam's boss revealed that he never forwarded the resignation letter and told him he could return to his job.
The five-week trip included spending one week in London learning Portuguese, followed by four weeks living with four different Brazilian families.
