An IIT graduate claims it saves "a lot of time" and pays a full-time home manager ₹1 lakh a month.
Aman Goel, the founder of GreyLabs, and his wife Harshita have hired a professional home manager to handle everyday domestic tasks like a corporate workplace. This is something we don't often hear about. After the pair, who both graduated from IIT Bombay and IIT Kanpur, two of India's most prominent universities, posted their story online, it quickly became a hot topic of conversation.
Aman and Harshita currently live with Aman’s parents while putting most of their time and energy into building GreyLabs, a company they are deeply passionate about. Like many working couples, especially those juggling responsibilities without compromising on career goals, they started feeling the pressure of managing everyday domestic work. Cooking, groceries, laundry, repairs, coordination with electricians or carpenters, organising wardrobes, and dealing with helpers — everything piled up mentally even if it didn’t consume hours every day.
Instead of letting the stress linger or expecting elderly parents to handle everything, they made a rather unique decision: they hired a full-time home manager.
A Professional, Not Just Household Help
The woman they hired is not an ordinary domestic worker. She is an educated professional who has previously worked as an Operations Head in a hotel chain, which means she understands planning, logistics, team handling, scheduling, and customer-like service management. Her job is to streamline the home just like a well-run organisation, where tasks don’t overlap, nothing gets missed, and everyone feels comfortable.
She now manages:
Weekly and monthly food planning
Stocking groceries without wastage
Wardrobe organization and laundry schedules
Coordinating repairs with trusted professionals
Monitoring and guiding other domestic staff
Maintaining peace, order, and communication
The Salary That Sparked Debate
Aman revealed that he pays ₹1 lakh per month, and that single piece of information set off thousands of reactions. While some thought it was excessive, others thought it was a cutting-edge, sensible decision. Aman clarified that he can afford it because he made enough money to invest in comfort and productivity after leaving another company.
His reasoning was simple:
If outsourcing a major source of stress helps us work better, think better, and live peacefully, then it is worth every rupee.
Mixed Opinions Online
The internet, as usual, split into two camps.
One group mocked the decision and accused him of wasting investor money, while another group questioned whether financial success is worth giving up the daily experiences of running your own home.
Aman responded calmly, clarifying that no investor money is being used for this purpose — it is entirely from his personal income. He also added that they value mental clarity and do not want to pass responsibilities to their aging parents.
Surprisingly, many stepped forward to support him, saying that if someone is paying fairly — even above market standards — and creating a real job opportunity, there is absolutely nothing wrong in it. In fact, some users felt it sets a new example of how domestic work should be respected, organized, and compensated.
A Larger Question
This story isn’t really about salary; it’s about modern lifestyle choices and the value of time.
Some people prefer doing everything themselves, some rely on family, and some delegate to trained professionals — there is no universal rule. What matters is whether a decision makes life healthier, more peaceful, and more meaningful.
This viral story has a message that many young professionals forget: success isn't just about making more money; it's also about knowing how to lower stress, protect your mental space, and create a space that helps you do your best work.
Not everyone may agree with their choice, but it's brave to make your own rules for life..
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