India, March 25 -- A 22-year-old British woman has turned to social media for advice as she considers a job offer that would require a move to Bengaluru. Sharing her concerns about safety and potential loneliness, she asked the expat community for an honest look at what life is like for young women in the city.

"22 year old British female potentially moving to Bengaluru," the Redditor wrote. She continued, "Hello, I'm a 22 year old female from the UK. I've been offered a job in Bengaluru but I'm unsure about taking it. I'm worried I'll be lonely or potentially feel unsafe. Is there much of a young expat community in Bengaluru? What is it like for young females?"

She added, "I know people say parts of India can be quite bad for women's s...