Should I stay in my 1BHK or move to Zolo/co-living?
I recently moved to Bangalore for a new job, and I’m honestly second-guessing one of my decisions.
This is my first time living alone, and I was initially unsure whether I should stay in a managed co-living like Zolo or get my own place. I had seen mixed reviews about co-living, and I also really wanted my own private space, so I eventually decided to take a 1BHK in Koramangala for ₹20k/month.
The apartment is around 700m from my office, which initially seemed like a great choice. However, I’ve now found out that I’ll only be going to the office around 2 days a week and working from home the other 3 days.
The 1BHK itself isn’t bad. It’s a little small and doesn’t get a lot of direct sunlight, but I like the neighborhood and the owners seem nice. I’ve already paid the deposit, and there’s an 11-month commitment, so leaving early could potentially mean losing the deposit.
The bigger issue is that this is my first time living alone. Back home, I never really had to think about things like cleaning, laundry, changing bedsheets, cooking, etc. Now I’m starting a new job while also figuring out all of this, and I’m feeling a bit overwhelmed.
There are Zolo/co-living options around 2 km from my office, and part of me feels like I should have stayed there for the first few months and figured things out before getting my own place.
What would you guys do in my situation? Stay in the 1BHK for a month or two and see if I adjust, or consider moving to a managed co-living?
Would especially appreciate experiences from people who moved to Bangalore and started living alone for the first time. Am I just overthinking this because it’s my first week?