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Bengaluru Professional’s Viral Reel Says Pay Hikes Can’t Fix ‘Corporate Emptiness’

National outlets are reporting the Instagram clip without independent verification.

Overview

  • In an Instagram video, a Bengaluru worker says seven years in corporate life and four job switches left a recurring sense of emptiness.
  • He says even a 50% salary hike only funds “better distractions” such as a bigger flat, nicer dinners and better trips.
  • The post is captioned “7 years. 4 jobs. Still figuring it out,” and it questions working 8 to 9 hours a day without clear meaning.
  • Hindustan Times, Mint and News18 reported the clip on Friday and Saturday with user-generated-content disclaimers and varying spellings of the man’s name.
  • Commenters describe burnout and “Sunday night” anxiety, with many saying a raise feels good for a short time before the emptiness returns.