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'Better health, more energy': Techie on why her work-life balance is better after relocating from Bengaluru to Hyderabad
A techie's LinkedIn post about her move from Bengaluru to Hyderabad spoke on the significant impact of environment on personal wellbeing and work-life balance.
A Bengaluru-based software professional’s candid social media post about relocating cities has sparked fresh debate online, after she described her move to Hyderabad as a turning point for her personal wellbeing and work life.
Shreya Prasad, a technology professional working with Uber, recently took to LinkedIn to reflect on her decision to shift from Bengaluru to Hyderabad earlier this year. In her post, she said moving away from India’s tech capital turned out to be one of the most positive choices she has made in recent times.
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Explaining what pushed her to leave Bengaluru, Shreya pointed to everyday frustrations that had slowly taken a toll on her mental energy, from cratered roads and exhausting commutes to unpredictable cab availability, heavy traffic, hard water, and the rising cost of living. She also mentioned dissatisfaction with food quality and healthcare access, saying these factors added to daily stress.
In contrast, she said life in Hyderabad feels noticeably slower and more manageable. According to her, the city has brought a sense of calm that has translated into better health, higher energy levels, and improved focus at work. She credited Hyderabad’s infrastructure, relatively affordable lifestyle, and better work-life balance for the change.
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Reflecting on her internal transfer within Uber, Shreya wrote that she hadn’t realised how much routine challenges in Bengaluru were affecting her until she experienced a different environment. While acknowledging that Bengaluru played a major role in her professional growth, she said Hyderabad has helped her find equilibrium between career ambitions and personal life.
“Hyderabad is calmer. That has translated into better health, more energy, and sharper focus at work. Bengaluru gave me a lot professionally. Hyderabad is giving me balance between personal and professional life. Sometimes growth isn’t about changing roles, it’s about changing environments,” she wrote.
Her post struck a chord with many LinkedIn users, especially those who have made similar moves. Several commenters echoed her sentiments, with one writing, “Made a similar move recently - totally agree on some of the points especially in terms of the commute and standard of living. Although Blr is also amazing.”
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“Can't agree more on the better life quality in Hyderabad. The best part about it is that city is not just a concrete layer with high rise buildings but a good balance of natural hills and buildings in between,” another comment stated.
