The age-old question has surfaced again, “Can money buy happiness?”, which has undoubtedly prompted many a discussion. Another such conversation was recently sparked after a note by a 24-year-old Bengaluru software engineer who wrote about the overwhelming loneliness in his life despite earning 58 lakhs a year.
This has led to a series of conversations on Twitter. While one half of the internet argues that money certainly makes way for gaining all of life’s comforts much easier, another argues that some experiences in life are rare and can never be put a price on.
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Recently, a post by a 24-year-old software engineer opened up about his loneliness despite earning Rs 58 LPA
The note was originally posted on Grapevine Corporate Chat, an anonymous app for professionals. However, it pulled the attention of the people when a Twitter user re-shared it with the caption, “The other India”. In spite of having the ease of living, in his post, he shared that he often finds himself lonely and overwhelmed.
He does not have a girlfriend to share his life with, and his friends are busy with their own lives. His work life has hit monotonicity since he has been with the same company from the beginning of his career.
Urban loneliness or the loneliness that accompanies modern living is a serious thing eating away at the youthfulness of society
The post read,
“Feeling saturated in life. I am a 24 year old Software Engineer in an FAANG company with 2.9 years of experience living in Bangalore. I make a good living (58lpa before taxes) and have a somewhat relaxed work life. However, I am always overwhelmed and lonely in my life. I don’t have a girlfriend to spend time with, and all of my other buddies are preoccupied with their lives. Even my work life is monotonous because I have been with the same company from the beginning of my career and do similar things every day, and I no longer look forward to fresh challenges and growth opportunities at work. Please advise on what I should do to make my life more interesting. (Don’t say ‘go to the gym,’ because I already go)”
The other India.
Via @anonCorpChatInd pic.twitter.com/8G8t2kxBuU
— Sukhada (@appadappajappa) April 19, 2023
The post was shared on April 19. After being tweeted, it has accumulated around 1.8 lakh views and the numbers are ever-increasing. Many people found it relatable and a real rising issue in this society. Furthermore, the share has gathered more than 800 likes.
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Here is how netizens reacted to it
Many don’t know current software engineering is increasingly becoming tools and library gluing which kinda makes it boring and add that 58lpa.. easily peaking in SWE unnecessarily
— Homelander (@9thBeer) April 19, 2023
People being sarcastic and envious in the comments, probably distracted by the 58lpa.
He is lonely and longs for human connection. And it’s a valid need for everyone, irrespective of salary.
Loneliness is the curse of modern life and we don’t acknowledge it.
— D. (@Disstillmyname) April 20, 2023
Money can provide satisfaction but it usually takes social/emotional connection to find happiness. Just because most cannot relate to it does not make his problem unreal.
— V (@ThatFabulist) April 20, 2023
13+ yrs of work exp, Yet to see that figure.
Gen Z has it all, but doesn’t have it all. How much can you splurge on luxuries eventually if you don’t have a social life, family life or someone to share it with!— BumbleBee (@ForamVeera) April 20, 2023
Pretty sure the solution isn’t in finding a girlfriend
— Abhijith Neil Abraham (@abhijithneil) April 20, 2023
He should join a startup or start something of his own. Everyday he will have new problems to solve with sense of purpose and directed to one goal which is to make his own venture a success and see happiness on his teams face. Life is about giving and creating value for others
— Amit Mastud (@MILIJOULE) April 21, 2023
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