As social media continues to glorify quitting corporate jobs, travelling full-time and escaping the traditional work routine, a techie has offered a different perspective. In a video shared on Instagram, a woman named Yukta said there is nothing wrong with enjoying a regular 9-to-5 job, particularly when it provides stability and still leaves room to pursue life outside work.
Yukta said she was happy with her full-time job and questioned why people who enjoy conventional employment are often made to feel as though they are settling for less.
‘A 9 to 5 doesn’t stop you from living’
“Can we normalize liking 9 to 5? It’s midweek and I’m about to start my work. I’m happy with my 9 to 5 and I like having a stable source of income. But every time I open Insta, people like, “Quit the job, travel the world, your time isn’t yours.” And I’m like, a 9 to 5 doesn’t stop you from living your own life,” she said in the video.
She went on to argue that having a full-time job does not necessarily mean giving up on travel, family time, hobbies or other ambitions.
Alongside the video, she summed up her point in the caption: “9-5 isn’t a backup plan. For some of us, it’s the foundation that lets us build the life we actually want.”
Internet reacts
The post sparked reactions from users who agreed with her take on conventional jobs and work-life balance. “Finally, someone said it,” one user wrote, while another commented, “A job doesn’t mean you stop living.”
Others echoed a similar sentiment. “A 9 to 5 can be fulfilling,” one person said. Another simply agreed with the creator’s point, writing, “I agree with you.”
HT.com has reached out to the user for her comments, and the copy will be updated once her response is received.
