A lot of us left our families and friends back in our hometown and shifted to a new city or country in pursuit of a “better” life. We had dreams of having a great job that came with a fancy paycheck. We wanted to work for a better lifestyle and hustled for it. After many late nights working, many of us finally achieved what we ever dreamed of. But some of us paid a huge price for it.
In the rush to make our dreams come true, we compromised on our friendships, relationships and making human connections. We lost touch with our friends, and said no to hangouts and trips back home because we were so busy earning our livelihood. Now, even when we have a reason to celebrate, we don’t know who to celebrate our wins with.
A 24-year-old software engineer working in Bangalore who earns Rs 58 lakh per annum took to Grapevine, a workplace conversation platform, to talk about the loneliness that he felt despite having a superb career and pay package.
He said that he doesn’t have a girlfriend and all his other friends are preoccupied with their lives. On top of that, his work life is monotonous and he has nothing to look forward to.
Have a look at the post here:
A screenshot of the post was shared by a woman named Sukhada on Twitter who wrote, “The other India.”
The other India.
Via @anonCorpChatInd pic.twitter.com/8G8t2kxBuU
— Sukhada (@appadappajappa) April 19, 2023
A lot of people on Twitter seemed to have related to this post and some even shared similar experiences of them suffering from loneliness. Many also highlighted the importance of social interaction and reminded others that while it is good to have money, healthy and meaningful relationships are what keeps people sane.
24
Saturated
FAANG
~3.5L in hand a month
No partner——
Everyone has problems.— Narayani Gurunathan (@Narayani07) April 19, 2023
Some of my friends said the same thing to me, and I too felt it several times. Feeling lonely, saturated, anxious all the time.
One day, I told my mother, “What is there to live, want to die early”, and she slapped me.
— Naresh Silla (@brucewayne_lite) April 20, 2023
Imagine his mental state in case he gets laid off by the organisation. (Pretty much the scenario these days.)
— Dexter Murugan (@tyagi_langda) April 19, 2023
People being sarcastic and envious in the comments, probably distracted by the 58lpa.
He is lonely and longs for human connection. And it’s a valid need for everyone, irrespective of salary.
Loneliness is the curse of modern life and we don’t acknowledge it.
— D. (@Disstillmyname) April 20, 2023
Money can provide satisfaction but it usually takes social/emotional connection to find happiness. Just because most cannot relate to it does not make his problem unreal.
— V (@ThatFabulist) April 20, 2023
The “rich and sad option” is worse than it looks I guess
— 💔 (@Icandoitforreal) April 19, 2023
When I was a kid I thought grown ups are free and happy and here I am “ grown up” and I find everyone is kind of lonely and depressed albeit earning big.
— Suchit (@GastiSuchit) April 20, 2023
13+ yrs of work exp, Yet to see that figure.
Gen Z has it all, but doesn’t have it all. How much can you splurge on luxuries eventually if you don’t have a social life, family life or someone to share it with!— BumbleBee (@ForamVeera) April 20, 2023
This happens because in quest for scoring marks in exam we some where don’t think of making hobbies! No sports, no love for physical activity, No reading (outside school books), no socialisation…
— Siddhant Kumar (@SiddhantK12) April 20, 2023
An honest look into modern life.