India, May 3 -- A corporate employee living alone in Noida has struck a chord online after opening up about the reality of managing a first job, daily routine and life after office hours.

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In a video shared on Instagram, Aditya Srivastav, a consultant who moved to the city six months ago, spoke about how a regular 9 to 6 job often feels far more demanding than it appears on paper.

His candid reflection has resonated with many young professionals who are trying to balance work, health, personal growth and loneliness while living away from home.

Sharing his experience, Srivastav said, "It's been six months since I moved to N...