‘It Wasn’t About Friends, Language, City…’ Delhi Man Explains Why He Left Mumbai After 100 Days

After spending just 100 days in Mumbai, India’s bustling financial hub, a social media user has shared why they decided to leave the city. Their post reignites the long-running, light-hearted rivalry between Delhi and Mumbai, two of the country’s most iconic urban centres, each fiercely loved by its residents for its own unique character.

In a LinkedIn post, a user named Deshav Kumar stated that he was fascinated by the idea of moving to a new city, as it felt exciting to step out of his comfort zone. However, upon his return to Delhi, he was flooded with questions about why he chose to come back, even though Mumbai seemed to offer everything the national capital did.

“Well, after living in Mumbai for around 100 days, I did decide to move back

to Delhi. And the truth is…it wasn’t about friends, language, or even the city,” wrote Kumar, adding that he needed the comfort zone in his career.

“But looking back, that logic wasn’t the best. See, people often romanticise the idea of stepping out of your comfort zone. We’re told that growth only comes when you do that. And yes, sometimes it’s true. But I realised that growth is not about being uncomfortable all the time,” he added.

He stated that Delhi is where he felt ‘rooted’ and needed the familiar surroundings to grow further in his professional and personal life.

“Delhi is where I feel rooted. It’s not that Mumbai isn’t amazing; it truly is. But my journey needed a base where I could focus, build, and scale without battling every little thing outside of work,” he said.

“Maybe the takeaway is this: Comfort zone isn’t always the enemy. Sometimes, it’s the soil you need to grow stronger roots before you branch out again.”

Responding to the post, many social media users echoed the sentiment, emphasising that finding inner peace is most important.

“So true and also a place where you can just focus on yourself and be at peace with yourself,” said one user, while another added, “Glad you made the right decision for yourself.”

A third commented: “Completely agree with you. One must know what works best for them, irrespective of their comfort zone.”