Overview

• An Instagram video by Seema Purohit claims she felt happier on a ₹18,000 monthly salary in Bengaluru than in her current, better-paid role in Dubai.
• The clip recalls that the earlier paycheck covered PG rent, street shopping, canteen meals, weekend clubbing, and small savings.
• The post carried the caption “Life gave me lemons, and I’m here to rant about it,” and has been widely shared since being uploaded.
• Social media responses ranged from calling the account relatable to urging perspective on rising costs and changing life stages.
• Times Now reported it could not independently confirm the authenticity of the Instagram post.