This Engineer From Bihar Left His Job to Become a Househusband & Support His Wife’s Career

In a society where careers often define identity — especially for men — choosing to step away from one can invite curiosity, judgment, and sometimes disbelief. But for Amit Kumar Dubey from Motihari, Bihar, that decision became an act of conviction. “I am a proud househusband,” he says — a statement that still unsettles many people. Yet Amit has lived by it, unapologetically, for the past decade. A decade ago, Amit’s life looked much like that of many young professionals building stable futures. An engineer by training, he had a steady income and a predictable career path. His wife, Preeti,...