
Ever you ever thought that a PhD holder would sell vegetables from door to door. If not, then it’s the time now. In this article, we will tell you about a person who hold PhD degree, worked as professor in university and left his job to sell vegetables.
Who is ‘PhD Sabzi Wala?’

At 39 years old, Dr. Sandeep Singh, who used to work as a temporary professor at Punjabi University in Patiala, had to leave his job due to difficult circumstances. To make ends meet, he started selling vegetables.
What did he do before selling vegetables?
Dr. Sandeep Singh served as a temporary professor in the law department at Punjabi University for a commendable 11 years. With a PhD in law and four Master’s degrees in subjects like Punjabi, journalism, and political science, he is actively pursuing further studies.
However, facing issues like delayed and reduced payments, he had to step away from his job. He shared, “The job became tough as I wasn’t receiving timely payments, and there were frequent cuts in my salary. To make ends meet for myself and my family, I decided to start selling vegetables.”
Why did he start selling vegetables?
Dr. Sandeep Singh engages in daily door-to-door vegetable sales with his cart, proudly donning a sign that reads “PhD Sabzi Wala.” Surprisingly, he asserts that selling vegetables brings in more income than his previous role as a professor.
After a full day of vending, Dr. Sandeep Singh returns home to dedicate time to his studies. Despite taking a break from teaching, his passion for education remains steadfast. He aspires to accumulate enough funds to establish his own tuition center in the future.
A PhD, or Doctor of Philosophy, stands as the highest academic degree granted by universities across various countries. It represents an advanced level of study involving in-depth research within a specific field. Completing a PhD program typically entails independent research, contributing fresh insights to the field, and presenting a dissertation or thesis based on those findings.
The specific requirements and duration of a PhD program can differ based on the country and the academic discipline.