A Delhi-based woman's viral social media post has sparked a thought-provoking conversation about the vastly different realities faced by working professionals in India versus Europe. In a Reddit post, she shared a comparison with a European colleague of the same age and position, highlighting the stark contrasts in their daily lives. The post revealed significant differences in their experiences, including financial constraints versus financial comfort, safety concerns versus a sense of security, and limited work-life balance versus a healthy balance between personal and professional life.
"I work in a small global team and a teammate of mine works in a Scandinavian country. I see a lot of similarities between me and her," she wrote.
In her post, she mentioned that both of them commute 1.5 hours by train, but the similarities end there. While her colleague enjoys a direct train journey with a reserved seat, allowing her to start working comfortably during her commute, the Delhi-based woman faces a more gruelling journey. Her commute involves two interchanges and no guarantee of a seat, making it a far more challenging experience.
"She lives so far away because she wants a peaceful locality. I live far because I can't afford to live separately from my parents even though we work in the same position. She's leaving early today because she needs to focus on work from the comfort of her home. Coincidentally, I'm also leaving early today but my reason is unsafe Delhi around Holi," she added.
See the post here:
The life of a 28y old woman in Delhi vs 28y old woman in Europe
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The woman's heartfelt post has resonated with many, quickly going viral on social media and sparking a lively discussion within the Reddit community. One user wrote, "This is a very beautifully written op! I work in Mumbai and my teammates work from New York. I also sometimes wonder how our lives are the same and yet so different."
Another commented, "This is a real and honest thought. Same age, same job, but such different lives. She chooses peace, you deal with safety and money issues." A third said, "Not to forget she breathes cleaner air, enjoys more personal liberty and feels more safe. She is also probably paid better as opposed to the wide gender pay gap in India."
A fourth added, "It shows how much our surroundings and situations matter."
