Living in London Made Me Happier: Indian Engineer Shares Why the Move Was Worth It
Living in London Made Me Happier: Indian Engineer Shares Why the Move Was Worth It
An Indian tech professional expresses that she finds greater happiness living in London.
An Indian software engineer reports feeling significantly happier since moving from Bengaluru to London, even though the cost of living in the British capital is quite high.
Sayani B mentioned in her X post that she moved to London a few months back and has noticed an increase in her happiness, although she couldn’t identify the specific cause.
It's been couple of months living in London, and I am in general, happier.
— Sayani B👩💻 (@SayaniBh) December 18, 2024
I can't point at what exactly has been game changer, but it's an overarching feeling 🙂
“It’s been couple of months living in London, and I am in general, happier. I can’t point at what exactly has been a game changer, but it’s an overarching feeling,” says her post.
Individuals in the comments shared their thoughts on why the Indian tech professional found greater happiness while living overseas.
Many suggested that the cleaner air in London might play a significant role. “London is by far the most aesthetically pleasing city I have been to. Walkable neighborhoods for us in India are unimaginable in metro cities. Glad you are having a good time,” said one user. Sayani replied to this, “Yes, plus I don’t have to worry that a car or bus will run over me every time I cross roads. Everyone follows traffic rules.” Yet another comment was, “I really miss London. the walkable roads, not having to take an inhaler, clear air, parks omg, the diversity- really really wish to go back.” One comment reflected the weather conditions could be harsh,” Surprised the wretched English weather hasn’t got to you yet. London would be a lot more happier place if the weather this time of the year was a little bit kinder.”
Conversations about life in India compared to living overseas often surface on social media. Earlier this year, a couple of IIT graduates gained significant attention after returning to India after spending ten years abroad, as they shared their insights on the contrasting lifestyles.
