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Wont someone ever think of the poor (?) super rich and privileged people and their problems! We must sympathize with people who have to be friends with corrupt filthy politicians and judges who will get them out of any filthy situation their filthy behaviour puts them in. Oh no, they have to run billion dollar businesses paying fuckall tax ans exploiting average employees.
Argh! My heart weeps for the super rich! Truly the most wretched existence on earth!
Please ignore the comment of person who says “Stop moping”
You’re absolutely correct. If you’ve just moved to Mumbai, and you don’t have existing social network there, your life will be hell. Everything is expensive and the purchasing power of your A0 salary in Mumbai is way less than you had expected.
If Your Tier 1 boss is very demanding, your work will suck up all the hours in your job and you’ll always return home exhausted. On weekends either you will be busy or your friends will be busy and you won’t be able to meet up.
Some practical solutions I can offer instead of blaming you.
No savings?
Only solution I can offer - if saving is priority, consider moving out of Mumbai.
Life feels repetitive?
If you don’t have loans to repay or any external compulsion to stay in Mumbai, while you’re in Mumbai, go out by yourself on weekends. Explore the place on your own. Take a walk down Juhu beach, go cafe hopping yourself. I know it may feel awkward, but it’s better than sitting at home.
How to Socialise?
If you want to socialise but don’t have friends to go out with, There are pages like Trove Experiences which organise weekend event on pasta making, pottery etc. While the crowd will be mostly in 35+ range, you might end up meeting people your age (try to opt for activity based sessions)
Also, keep tabs on your health. Too many people with serious health problems working in law firms.
All the best!
And limited access to "privileged spaces for socialising" ?? What does that even mean? So many words and such less meaning. Just go out whenever you get time and get a nice cold beer. I am stunned that you think Mumbai doesn't have enough decent places to "socialise". It would be one of the 2 or 3 good things about Mumbai.
The super rich just have life so much easier!