House Help Buys Rs 60L 3BHK Flat In Surat, Owns Another House & Shop; Her Story Sparks Online Debate
A story of a house help is going viral on social media. Her employer shared it on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), and as soon as the post reached the internet, it sparked a heated debate online
on taxes, the middle and working class, and “smart investments.”The viral post was uploaded by a user identified as Nalini Unagar (@NalinisKitchen). In the post, she wrote, “My house help came in today looking really happy. She told me she just bought a 3BHK flat in Surat worth Rs 60 lakhs, spent Rs 4 lakh on furniture, and took only a Rs 10 lakh loan. I was honestly shocked.”The employer further shared, “When I asked more, she mentioned that she already owns a two-floor house and a shop in the nearby Velanja village, both on rent. I just sat there speechless.”The post has amassed over 7 lakh views and sparked a fierce debate and conversation online.
One user commented, “Unbelievable. I guess that’s the magic of untaxed money.” To which Nalini replied, “I think it’s more the magic of smart saving and not wasting money on unnecessary things.”However, one critical user questioned the employer, “Why are you speechless? You should be happy someone is making progress.” She responded, “I am happy for her, of course! But as a society, we’ve built this mindset that people in such jobs are poor. In reality, they’re much smarter with money. While we spend on cafes, phones, expensive things, and trips, they save and manage wisely.”Another user raised a point about taxes, writing, “Salaried employees are heavily taxed, while domestic helpers, street vendors, and similar workers often pay zero tax on their earnings. Over time, this allows them to save more and build assets faster than us.”One more user shared, “A guy who owns a chai ka tapri in my locality owns two bungalows. Two children, both studying abroad. He and his wife live in one bungalow while the other is a weekend home.''
