Corporate job vs content creation: What’s better? Two Bengaluru women compare their lives in a viral video |
The way young professionals think about careers is changing. A stable office job is no longer the only dream for many, while content creation has become a serious full-time profession for others. But behind every career choice are trade-offs that often don’t make it to social media. A recent Instagram video has started a conversation around exactly that, with two Bengaluru women sharing what their professional lives actually look like after choosing completely different paths.Their comparison has struck a chord online, with many people saying there is no one-size-fits-all answer when it comes to choosing between a corporate career and freelancing.
From the same classroom to different careers
The video was shared by Instagram users @a.nanyaahh._ and @monsoon.dey.Both women studied BBA at Christ University before taking different career paths. Ananya now works as an analyst at EY, while Monsoon works as a full-time content creator and freelancer.Instead of debating which career is better, they compared different parts of their everyday work life.
How they earn is completely different
The conversation began with income.Ananya said her salary arrives on a fixed date every month. Monsoon explained that freelancing does not offer the same certainty, adding that payments often require “2-3 follow-ups and invoices” before they are received.
Their workdays follow very different routines
The two women also explained how their days usually begin.Ananya described her work life as “structured, planned, and sorted.”Monsoon said her day starts by deciding, “What’s the vibe and deadlines for today.”Their commute also reflects the difference in their jobs. While Ananya spends about an hour traveling through Bengaluru traffic, Monsoon said her commute is simply “from my bed to the desk.”The difference continues through the rest of the day. Ananya said she applies for leave in advance and has a scheduled lunch break. Monsoon said she does not need anyone’s approval to take leave but admitted she eats “if I remember to.”
What each of them finds difficult
The two also opened up about the challenges that come with their careers.According to Ananya, meetings and deadlines can make corporate life stressful.Monsoon said content creation can sometimes feel lonely because it is “just you and your laptop every single day.”
The perks they value the most
Despite the challenges, both women said there are parts of their jobs that they enjoy.Ananya highlighted paid leave, insurance, and a free gym membership among the benefits she receives.Monsoon said the biggest advantage of her work is the freedom to travel and work from anywhere without having to ask for leave.
Internet users shared mixed reactions
The video sparked a discussion among social media users, many of whom related to the comparison.One user wrote, “The freedom you get being a creator is beyond anything.”Another commented, “As a Content Creator who also has a full time job, content creator job isn’t as glamorous as it seems. Getting the money every month, is a HASSLE. There will be months when you have no income, and the stress that follows is insane. I like having my income coming at a set time every month. The assurance it gives is insane.”A third user wrote, “Doing both is the best – both sides of brain satisfied,” while another added, “Working as a full time senior software developer and part time creator gives you pros and cons of both.”Disclaimer: This article is based on publicly available social media content and is intended for informational purposes only. The Times of India has not independently verified the claims made in the post. Thumb image: Instagram
