Moving out of a paying guest accommodation and into a rented flat is often seen as a step towards greater freedom, healthier living and better control over expenses. However, one woman’s experience suggests that independent living does not always unfold as planned.
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Swati Singh recently shared a candid video on Instagram describing how her decision to leave a PG and move into a flat turned her daily routine upside down. She had expected the shift to help her save money, cook regularly and pay more attention to her health. Instead, she found herself struggling with irregular sleeping and eating habits.
The text overlaid on the clip read, “I shifted from a PG to a flat.”
Explaining what she had initially imagined, Singh said, “I thought that shifting from a PG to a flat would help me reduce my expenses. I would be able to take better care of my health, cook food every day and follow a proper routine.”
Her plans, however, did not translate into reality. She added, “Instead, I am going to bed at 4 am and waking up at 6 am. I am not saving any money, and my eating schedule is completely messed up.”
Singh further spoke about how difficult it had become to maintain even a basic daily schedule after moving into the flat.
“I am eating breakfast at night and skipping dinner altogether. At this point, I have no idea when the day begins or when the night ends,” she said.
Watch the clip here:
The humorous yet relatable confession struck a chord with social media users, particularly those who had experienced similar struggles while trying to manage a home, work and personal responsibilities on their own.
The clip was shared a day ago and has already amassed more than three million views. Several viewers said Singh’s experience closely reflected their own lives after shifting to independent accommodation.
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“The same thing is happening to me too,” one person wrote. Another joked, “It seems like I’ll have to buy my own house before everything finally falls into place.”
A third viewer related specifically to Singh’s disrupted eating schedule and commented, “I’m eating breakfast at night too. This is exactly true.” Another person simply agreed with her experience, writing, “Yes, I agree with you.”
