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A Reddit user claimed he is frustrated over high rent in Mumbai, the crowd and feels the city is always under construction. Mumbai is known as the city of dreams, but not everyone feels that way. A Reddit user, who recently moved from Delhi to Mumbai, is already thinking of asking for a transfer to Gurgaon just a month after starting.
The user claims they’re frustrated over high rent and strict rules set by “society uncles." They explained that the city feels crowded and always under construction. Comparing the flat hunting experience, the individual shared that in Delhi, one pays and gets the flat, while in Mumbai, they have to meet multiple people before getting the place.
The user complained about the interference of other residents and just wanted the freedom to decide who can visit their home without being judged. The user wrote, “I recently shifted from Delhi to Mumbai for a job opportunity. While hiring me, the team manager wanted me to join the Mumbai office, and I had no preferences earlier so I was like okay.
It’s been close to a month now and I don’t like Mumbai. It is perpetually crowded, perpetually under construction. The rents are sky high and even after paying the rent the society uncles impose rules on bachelors like no female should stay overnight, no male friends should stay for an extended period.
I thought that Mumbai and Delhi would not be that different but I have noticed that people here are much more conservative." “In Delhi if you want a flat, you pay the amount and you get the flat. Here, I had to go through meeting the owner, owner’s friend in the building, then the society members and if they approve, then I will get a flat, all while paying 1.
5 to 2x of rent from Delhi at least. I don’t party in my room, I don’t bring girls every day to the room. But I do want the freedom to choose when and who can come to my place and how long they can stay, and not get criticised by retired uncles in their half pants.
So I have been thinking of asking my manager/partner for relocation to the Gurgaon office. Half of the team I work with is already based in Gurgaon," he added. Reacting to the post, a user suggested, “Get out of Mumbai ASAP and your quality of life will definitely improve.
You will also be able to save money. Mumbai isn’t a good place for young professionals." An individual disagreeing with the user stated, “Moved here recently too.
My experience has been a stark contrast to yours. Most of the part of why you dislike the city seems to be housing, which is fair. I personally live in an amazing/posh society so my experience wrt to the people, standard of living has been great so far.
" One more added, “Mumbai is the worst city imo. Got a job there in 2016, couldn’t last more than 2 months, relocated to Hyderabad by requesting the HR. I guess it’s only good for low skill unemployed people who don’t stand a chance elsewhere.
I can recall searching for accommodation in Mumbai in 2016, I had a budget of 20k/month, the broker showed me a stinky 1RK chawl for 22k/month. The situation must’ve gotten worse now." In the post, the user also asked if anyone else had ever asked for a transfer soon after joining a new office.
They wanted to know what reasons others gave when doing something like this..
