‘I’d take cleaner air over Blinkit any day’: Indian lawyer on life after moving to Europe
work culture in India and Europe has sparked widespread discussion. After living in Europe for six months, she took to X (formerly Twitter) to express her frustration over the stark differences in professional life between the two regions.
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She wrote, «Have been in Europe for 6 months now & have started building up a resentment towards work culture in India. You work past 12AM on a daily basis, only to earn peanuts & to not be respected as an individual. You have no time for yourself. How have we been living like this?»
Her post resonated with many users who shared their own struggles with long working hours in India. However, others pushed back, arguing that working conditions vary depending on the industry, employer, and personal choices.
Comparing Work-Life Balance and Infrastructure
In a follow-up post, the lawyer acknowledged that European work culture has its flaws but maintained that certain aspects of life in Europe made her feel India was lacking in basic infrastructure and services. She wrote, «I see what life could have been in India if we just had cleaner air, safer roads, just better access to basic facilities. I’d take that over Blinkit/Zomato any day.»
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