A 21-year-old Indian woman recently took to Reddit to share her thoughts on whether life in Western countries is better than in India, and her honest post has triggered a wave of responses online.
She compared her life in Gujarat with that of her cousin, who moved to the UK at the age of 14 and now lives in Wales. Both are the same age, both are studying engineering, and both have been close since childhood. But the young woman pointed out how different their lives have become.
A tale of two lives
While the woman in India said she works 10 hours a day at an internship for a Rs 12,000 monthly stipend, her cousin has two internships in the UK that pay well and promote a healthy work-life balance. She also mentioned that her cousin is studying aerospace engineering at a reputed institution, often travels with friends, and has even received a job offer from ISRO.
Despite being equally hardworking, the woman felt that her cousin had access to better education, a more comfortable lifestyle, and more opportunities to enjoy life.
What are people saying online?
Her post struck a chord with many people on social media, and opinions were divided.
One person replied, “The cost of a decent life in India is very high. It’s not as cheap as people think. If you can move abroad, your quality of life will improve. You might even live five years longer.”
Another said, “You’re only comparing because you two grew up together. Sure, her life looks better now, but instead of blaming your situation, focus on what you can do with the resources you have. Many students in places like Tokyo or Beijing do better, too. If you believe the West offers more, plan for a Master’s abroad.”
Some users were more direct. “100%. It’s not an opinion. It’s a fact,” wrote one. Another added, “Yes, life is better in the West.”
She compared her life in Gujarat with that of her cousin, who moved to the UK at the age of 14 and now lives in Wales. Both are the same age, both are studying engineering, and both have been close since childhood. But the young woman pointed out how different their lives have become.
A tale of two lives
While the woman in India said she works 10 hours a day at an internship for a Rs 12,000 monthly stipend, her cousin has two internships in the UK that pay well and promote a healthy work-life balance. She also mentioned that her cousin is studying aerospace engineering at a reputed institution, often travels with friends, and has even received a job offer from ISRO.
Despite being equally hardworking, the woman felt that her cousin had access to better education, a more comfortable lifestyle, and more opportunities to enjoy life.
What are people saying online?
Her post struck a chord with many people on social media, and opinions were divided.
One person replied, “The cost of a decent life in India is very high. It’s not as cheap as people think. If you can move abroad, your quality of life will improve. You might even live five years longer.”
Another said, “You’re only comparing because you two grew up together. Sure, her life looks better now, but instead of blaming your situation, focus on what you can do with the resources you have. Many students in places like Tokyo or Beijing do better, too. If you believe the West offers more, plan for a Master’s abroad.”
Some users were more direct. “100%. It’s not an opinion. It’s a fact,” wrote one. Another added, “Yes, life is better in the West.”
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