Bengaluru Techie’s Viral Post Questions the Pursuit of Luxury in Modern Life
The techie’s reflection has ignited a conversation about urban living, luxury, and the value of simplicity in a rapidly evolving world. The post has struck a chord with many, highlighting the growing tension between materialism and meaningful experiences in modern cities like Bengaluru.
A Bengaluru techie’s thought-provoking post has gone viral, sparking discussions about the modern lifestyle in metro cities. The high-earning individual reflects on their comfortable life, asking whether people are losing sight of the simple joys while chasing the next lifestyle upgrade.
Living in Bengaluru, a city known for its fast-paced, high-income lifestyle, the techie outlines their monthly expenses, which include a premium apartment, maintenance, fitness costs, and various indulgences like dining out and streaming subscriptions. Despite enjoying these luxuries, the techie raises a critical question: “Are we controlling our lifestyles, or are they controlling us?”
In a city where upgrades are constant, the techie ponders whether the relentless drive for better, more luxurious experiences is causing a disconnect from traditional skills like cooking and cleaning. These tasks, once integral to daily life, are now outsourced, eroding the resourcefulness and resilience that once defined survival.
With the cost of maintaining such a lifestyle climbing to nearly Rs 1 lakh per month, the techie points out that this lifestyle is increasingly inaccessible to many. This raises concerns about a growing societal divide where only the privileged can afford to live well, while others struggle to keep up. The post resonates with netizens, many of whom recall the simplicity and joy of childhood experiences, contrasting them with the current high-consumption lifestyle that feels detached from the value of money.
