‘What exactly am I paying rent for?’: Bengaluru techie earning ₹1 lakh debates moving back home as WFH rules ease

A Bengaluru-based professional in his 20s has sparked discussion online after sharing his dilemma about whether to continue living in the city or move back to his hometown as remote work policies become more flexible.Bengaluru techie asks if spending ₹40K a month for 5 office days is worth it? (AI generated)In a detailed Reddit post, the man said he earns around ₹1.1 lakh per month and currently saves ₹60,000-70,000 after spending ₹30,000-40,000 on rent, food, and travel in Bengaluru. However, his company recently reduced mandatory office attendance from 12 days a month to just five, making him question the need to continue paying city rent.“Now I’m sitting in my Bangalore flat most of the time wondering what exactly I’m paying rent for,” he wrote.The user explained that his hometown is around 500 km away and travelling for office visits would still be manageable. He also said his family environment is stable and supportive, adding, “It’s not one of those ‘can’t go home for my mental health’ situations.”Also read |