'Done with circus called India': Man shares why he wants to leave country even after Rs 10 crore savings

A man claiming to have assets worth ₹10 crore has said he is ready to leave India, citing poor civic conditions, urban chaos and a declining quality of life in major cities. The post, shared on the anonymous workplace forum Blind, has triggered a broader conversation around retirement and living standards.



In a post titled ‘10Cr saved and I’m done with the circus called India’, the user, who said he is in his 50s, wrote that despite being financially secure, living in cities like Bengaluru or Delhi feels like a “daily battle”.

“Being in my 50s with 10Cr in assets should feel like winning but honestly living in Blr or Delhi is just a daily battle now,” he said, citing long queues, chaotic roads and high taxes with “zero service” among his key concerns.

He also highlighted issues such as noise, poor sanitation and lack of personal space. “Between the constant noise the filthy drains and the total lack of personal space I’ve realized my loyalty to this ‘concept’ of India has finally hit its limit,” he added, noting that he is now exploring options for a more peaceful retirement.

“I want a peaceful retirement where I don’t see paan stains on every corner and overpriced global brands in every mall,” the post read, as he asked others if they too were planning to move out or felt similarly “tired of this transactional grind.”
Social media reactions

The post drew a wide range of responses from users, with many offering suggestions and sharing contrasting views.

“Kerala is the best place to retire. There's no tech company HQ in kerala. Mostly smaller companies. Hence, houses and expenses are cheaper compared to bangalore delhi. But almost all of them r rich bcz they r all working in foreign countries. Houses r huge, big front and backyards unlike crowded houses in north India. Queit, nice, fresh air. If you live in city, you get everything you need to live,” one user wrote.

“If you are not happy where you are, you wont be happy anywhere else,” commented another.

“Move to a hill station in Himachal, Uttarakhand or north east and chill. No air pollution, low AQI, no garbage on roads, peaceful evenings,” suggested another.

“In the same boat, lived in Bangalore for 8 years, currently in the USA and planning to return in 3 years. Even i explored tier 2 and 3 cities, more i do research on , more i am getting convinced its safer to stay in developing area - outskirts of tier 1 city,” wrote a third user.

“Retire to NE India; good civic sense; would see less people; local food; brands; not much mall mentality; good fashion and civic sense. Imagine people waiting patiently without crossing the line in the centre of road. State like Sikkim have 0% Income Tax policy. Casinos are legal. Have fun,” said another.