"Absolutely a Trap": Indian Woman's Sarcastic Take on Australia's Work-Life Balance Goes Viral

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:08pm on 30 Jan 2026,Friday India Global

An Indian woman named Akanksha sparked online discussion after sarcastically describing moving to Australia as a "trap" in a viral Instagram video. She humorously details unexpected lifestyle changes: waking at 6am for gym sessions, 10-kilometer hikes for enjoyment, and genuine work-life balance. Akanksha notes what seemed luxurious in India like clean air, safe streets, actual weekends, supportive work culture, financial stability has become ordinary daily life in Australia. She describes walking freely at night, no weekend work guilt, no sick-day explanations, and constant stress-free living. Calling it "addictive," she jokingly rates the experience "10 out of 10 trap" and says she doesn't know how to return from this lifestyle. Viewers largely agreed, calling it "the best kind of trap."

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