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An emotional Indian woman living in Dubai ranted over her life in the corporate world and said she felt happier living with her significantly lower salary in Bengaluru. Taking to Instagram, Seema Purohit said her modest income brought her much more peace than her current high-paying job abroad.
In pursuit of better opportunities and higher salaries, Purohit shifted to Dubai. But she admits now that the “race” of climbing the corporate ladder and earning a big paycheque has hardly replicated the sense of fulfilment that she experienced earning a modest monthly salary in Bengaluru.
Indian Woman’s Rues Lack Of Satisfaction With Her High-Paying Job
In a video titled, ‘Life gave me lemons, and I’m here to rant about it’, Purohit regretted joining the “race” of the corporate world, where employees chase better opportunities and higher salaries. The woman recalled earning just Rs 18,000 a month in her first job in Bengaluru and still feeling like the “richest girl in the world”.

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Later in the clip, the woman said that despite her limited income and monthly budget, she could afford to pay rent, enjoy shopping, clubbing and eat the food she wanted and yet save some money at the end of the month. Calling it the “happiest” face of her life, Purohit said she was content with her salary and lifestyle, a feeling she no longer has despite now earning multiple times better in Dubai.
Woman’s Emotional Reflection Resonates With Internet Users
The woman’s self-reflection on the lack of contentment with her current life despite a higher financial standing resonated with many on the internet. The video sparked a conversation on how much a higher salary is really connected with greater happiness and attracted mixed perspectives.
“If life in Dubai is affecting your peace of mind, consider moving back home. You’ll find a good job in India too; don’t sacrifice your happiness,” a user said.
Another, however, advised the lady to revisit her expenses and spending in Dubai to make more savings. “Maybe you’re overspending in Dubai; that could be why saving feels difficult,” the individual commented.
“If the race is draining you, step out of it. No one’s stopping you,” someone else suggested.
The story underpins the importance of also prioritising peace and work-life balance and not obsessively chasing higher salaries at the cost of your happiness and calm.