Woman 'retires' at 29, shares 4-step plan to leave corporate job for farm life

A woman has gone viral after saying she "retired" at 29 and sharing four steps behind her slower, farm-based lifestyle. From buying land and planting fruit trees to growing food and filling the space with flowers, her message centres on self-sufficiency, peace and stepping away from constant pressure.A woman has gone viral after saying she “retired” at 29 and sharing four steps behind her slower, farm-based lifestyle. (Photos: Instagram/@baapbetifarm)A woman has sparked a wave of interest online after declaring, "I retired at 29," and explaining how she replaced the conventional work-life with a slower, farm-based lifestyle.In an Instagram reel, Sneha Rajguru outlines four steps behind her idea of "retirement", centred on land, food, nature and a more self-sufficient way of living.The video has been gaining traction on Instagram, where her unusual take on early retirement has drawn attention.HER 4-STEP PLANRajguru's first step is to buy a small piece of land and give it a personal identity. She points to her own Babbeeti Farm as an example. Her second suggestion is to plant fruit trees."They grow with you, need the least mehnat and will keep giving you fruits for years," she says. The third step is to grow your own food. Rajguru links this to food security, arguing that growing food can reduce dependence on outside systems during situations such as lockdowns or war."So even if there's another situation like lockdown or a war, you're not dependent on anyone. Trust me, not even our government," she says.Her fourth step is more about the mind than the farm: fill the land with flowers."Trust me, when your mind sees beauty daily, it doesn't need hospitals," she says, before adding that people should create a space that feeds their "soul, not just your stomach."Check out the full reel from @baapbetifarm here:RETIREMENT, HER WAYRajguru's idea of retirement is less about stopping work at a particular age and more about changing what a fulfilling life looks like."Because retirement isn't about age, it's about choosing peace over pressure," she says.Her message has resonated with viewers who see farm living, growing their own food and spending more time in nature as an alternative to the constant demands of conventional work.For Rajguru, the four steps are not simply about leaving a job. They represent a lifestyle built around independence, nature and creating a place where everyday life feels less like a race.- EndsPublished On: Aug 26, 2026 12:42 IST