More people from India are moving abroad each year, drawn by opportunities for work, education and a better quality of life. But life in a new country often comes with surprises that few expect.
An Indian woman living in Australia has sparked discussion online after sharing a video about her life in the country. The Instagram clip shows a creator named Akanksha going about her daily routine, accompanied by a sarcastic voiceover that quickly caught viewers’ attention.
In the video, Akanksha jokingly warns people about the so-called trap of moving to Australia. She says, “No one will tell you this, but moving to Australia is a trap. I thought I’d move here, get a high-paying job and just relax for the rest of my life, but I didn’t realise I’d fall straight into this trap within six months.”
She describes how her life has changed since moving. “Now I’m waking up at 6 am, going to the gym. My partner and I go to 10 kilometre hikes for fun. For fun. Where are my relaxing days?” she adds, before admitting that she now feels motivated to go to work. She reflects that the life she once saw as a luxury in India now feels normal in Australia.
The caption on her post explains, “No one warned me that moving to Australia would completely mess up my expectations of life. I came here thinking I’d hustle, struggle a bit, maybe relax someday, but instead I accidentally walked into good work-life balance, clean air, safe cities, weekends that actually feel like weekends and somehow the energy to go on hikes for fun.”
She also noted that what once felt like a luxury in India has now become part of everyday life. She further wrote, “The things that felt like luxury back home, peace, time, financial stability and a supportive work culture, are just normal here. No weekend work guilt. No explaining sick days. No constant stress about money. Just vibes, nature and a life that feels lighter than I ever imagined. Honestly, absolute trap.
The woman also spoke about walking freely without looking over her shoulder at night, eating good food, breathing clean air, walking everywhere, and watching sunsets on random weekdays, all while still having energy at the end of the day. She summed it up by saying, “Honestly, that’s so rude. I’m addicted to peace, work-life balance, nature and safety, and I don’t know how to go back from here. Anyway, would not recommend. 10 out of 10 trap.”
The video received a range of reactions online. One user wrote, “Oh gosh! You’re happy, that’s important.” Another commented, “Absolutely, girl, the best kind of trap,” while a third said, “Everyone deserves this kind of trap.”
Some viewers shared their own experiences of moving to Australia. One wrote, “I moved to Australia about 25 years ago and I'm absolutely loving it. I cannot think of living anywhere else in the world.”
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