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Techie explains why life in Tier 1 cities is mentally draining
‘People are earning more but losing peace’: Techie explains why life in Tier 1 cities is mentally draining
‘People are earning more but losing peace’: Techie explains why life in Tier 1 cities is mentally draining
A techie said Tier 1 city life looked exciting from outside, but came with high rent, traffic and stress.
Published on: May 18, 2026 5:00 PM IST By Mahipal Singh Chouhan Share via Copy link A techie on X has sparked a conversation after sharing a candid post on the realities of living in Tier 1 cities. Taking to X, the man, identified as Aditya, said that while life in big cities may appear exciting from the outside, the everyday reality can be far more difficult. A techie shared how Tier 1 cities offered growth, but also tested people with loneliness, burnout and pressure. (Representational image/Unsplash) (Also read: Tenant says ‘actual cost of finding a flat in Gurgaon was ₹3,52,000’, explains why) “Life in Tier 1 cities looks exciting from outside only, but reality is very different,” he wrote in his post. He went on to list the advantages of living in such cities, including “better jobs and salaries, more opportunities, fast lifestyle, networking and exposure, better cafes, malls, nightlife and infrastructure, startup and tech culture.” However, Aditya said the drawbacks often begin to affect people slowly. “But the cons are slowly eating people,” he wrote, pointing to issues such as “extremely high rents, 2 to 3 hours daily traffic, pollution everywhere, loneliness despite millions of people, mental stress and burnout, expensive lifestyle, no work life balance, people staying away from family, small rooms for huge rents, constant competition and pressure.” (Also read: Gurgaon woman breaks down ₹1.58 lakh monthly living expenses as a couple: ‘Adulting here isn’t cheap’)‘People are earning more, but losing peace’
In his post, Aditya said that higher salaries and better professional opportunities do not always translate into a better quality of life. “People are earning more, but many are losing peace, health and time in the process,” he wrote. He added, “Tier 1 cities give growth, but they also test your mental strength every single day.” Take a look here at the post:Internet reacts
The post resonated with several users, many of whom agreed that big city life often comes at a heavy personal cost. Some pointed out that while metro cities offer career growth, they also demand compromises in terms of time, health and emotional well being. Reacting to the post, one user wrote, “But after rent, commute, food, EMIs, and lifestyle inflation, the actual financial breathing room is often much smaller than people expect. A higher CTC does not always mean greater wealth, especially when expenses scale faster than income. That is why financial planning matters just as much as income growth today.” (Also read: ‘Bengaluru pays top-tier taxes, drives on bottom-tier roads’: Assam Woman questions city’s infrastructure after rainfall) Another user said, “If only we all got good jobs with high salaries in our own Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities. But then, ye dil maange more.” A third commented, “Everything comes with a price,” while another agreed, saying, “Yes, I agree with you.” One more user summed up the sentiment by writing, “This is so true.” (Disclaimer: This report is based on user-generated content from social media. HT.com has not independently verified the claims and does not endorse them.) ABOUT THE AUTHOR Mahipal Singh Chouhan Mahipal Singh Chouhan is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times Digital, with nearly five years of experience in digital journalism and content production. His work primarily focuses on offbeat and trending stories that reflect everyday experiences and evolving conversations on the internet. He has consistently worked on transforming viral content and human interest stories into structured news pieces that engage readers while maintaining editorial clarity. At Hindustan Times, Mahipal contributes to identifying and developing stories emerging from social media trends, online communities, and real-world incidents that capture public attention. His approach involves adding context and journalistic perspective to fast-moving digital narratives, helping present viral moments in a clear and reader-friendly format suited for digital audiences. Before joining Hindustan Times Digital, he was associated with DNA India, where he gained experience in newsroom workflows and digital storytelling practices. Mahipal holds a degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from the Vivekananda Institute of Professional Studies, Delhi. He is particularly interested in tracking emerging trends and understanding how online conversations evolve into broader public discussions. His work reflects a focus on accuracy, readability, and relevance in the rapidly changing digital news environment. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Mahipal takes an interest in history and sports and regularly works on improving his general knowledge, which complements his curiosity as a media professional.Read More Quality Of Life Techie Get Latest Updates on Trending News Viral News, Video, Photos and Weather Updates of India and around the world Home/Trending/‘People Are Earning More But Losing Peace’: Techie Explains Why Life In Tier 1 Cities Is Mentally Draining See LessA techie on X has sparked a conversation after sharing a candid post on the realities of living in Tier 1 cities. Taking to X, the man, identified as Aditya, said that while life in big cities may appear exciting from the outside, the everyday reality can be far more difficult.
(Also read: Tenant says ‘actual cost of finding a flat in Gurgaon was ₹3,52,000’, explains why)
“Life in Tier 1 cities looks exciting from outside only, but reality is very different,” he wrote in his post. He went on to list the advantages of living in such cities, including “better jobs and salaries, more opportunities, fast lifestyle, networking and exposure, better cafes, malls, nightlife and infrastructure, startup and tech culture.”
However, Aditya said the drawbacks often begin to affect people slowly. “But the cons are slowly eating people,” he wrote, pointing to issues such as “extremely high rents, 2 to 3 hours daily traffic, pollution everywhere, loneliness despite millions of people, mental stress and burnout, expensive lifestyle, no work life balance, people staying away from family, small rooms for huge rents, constant competition and pressure.”
(Also read: Gurgaon woman breaks down ₹1.58 lakh monthly living expenses as a couple: ‘Adulting here isn’t cheap’)
He added, “Tier 1 cities give growth, but they also test your mental strength every single day.”
Take a look here at the post:
Reacting to the post, one user wrote, “But after rent, commute, food, EMIs, and lifestyle inflation, the actual financial breathing room is often much smaller than people expect. A higher CTC does not always mean greater wealth, especially when expenses scale faster than income. That is why financial planning matters just as much as income growth today.”
(Also read: ‘Bengaluru pays top-tier taxes, drives on bottom-tier roads’: Assam Woman questions city’s infrastructure after rainfall)
Another user said, “If only we all got good jobs with high salaries in our own Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities. But then, ye dil maange more.”
A third commented, “Everything comes with a price,” while another agreed, saying, “Yes, I agree with you.” One more user summed up the sentiment by writing, “This is so true.”
(Disclaimer: This report is based on user-generated content from social media. HT.com has not independently verified the claims and does not endorse them.)
Source: HindustanTimes
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