HighlightsA TikTok video about a middle-class man’s routine has divided the internet.The video shows a day of regular activities, including work at an insurance company and fast food lunches.It has garnered over 35 million views, sparking discussions about the value of a simple, structured life.
After a 10-minute drive, he reaches his workplace—aFortune 500insurance company—at 7:45 AM. There, @hubs.life works on his laptop for about two hours before it’s time for his lunch break at Chili’s, where he treats himself to some sliders withfries.
A middle-class man’s “day in the life” video has sparked conversations about the standard nine-to-five routine
Image credits:hubs.life
From 12 to 1 PM, he joins his co-workers for a company picnic at an outdoor space near hisoffice, and then he goes back to work on his computer until 4 PM.
On the way home, he stops at a pet store to buy food for his dog, Benny. After entering his house, he trades his formal attire for comfortable clothes, takes hisdogto the park, and goes to a drive-through.
TikTok included a warning in the video: “Participating in this activity could result in you or others getting hurt.”
Posted on Friday (April 19), it has since been reshared on X (formerly known as Twitter), receiving over 35 million views.
“This is basically selling your soul, it’s so pointless,” X user Denzel22 captioned the clip.
TikTok user @hubs.life, who works at an insurance company, shared his simple routine, which includes a ten-minute drive to the office and a lunch break at a fast-food place
“It’s the monotony of life, not what he has. Living to work is not a way to go through life,” an X user commented.
A separate person pointed to hisunhealthy diet, writing, “Call me a normie, but his diet is way more depressing than the whole 9-5 thing.”
“Chilis and fast food, sedentary lifestyle sitting at a desk, and I didn’t see a workout on this day in the life…how is this guy not overweight?” somebody else penned.
However, many social media users praised the senior benefits analyst’s video showcasing his stable routine.
“He lives a comfortable life which he’s built for himself. He loves the life he lives. How is this selling your soul?” someone wrote.
Some social media users said that @hubs.life was “selling his soul” with his lifestyle
This is basically selling your soul, it’s so pointlesspic.twitter.com/0ymGnmKG0N
— Denzel22 (@DenzelVelasque3)April 21, 2024
“I love this lifestyle. People make it seem like peace and consistency is bad,” a separate person agreed.
An additional X user echoed these thoughts, writing, “If you’re making fun of this guy’s life, you’re beyond privileged. 95% of the world would kill for this security. Educated with a stable income. Comfortable living situation. [N]0 threat of being randomly killed. A lot of people need to learn gratitude.”
“As someone who was raised in a neighborhood where I had to look over my shoulder every 3 minutes, this looks like everything,” someone else shared.
In a separate video, @hubs.life, who often shares content centered around his routine, responded to a follower’s question about whether he would consider leaving his job to pursue a full-time career in social media.
His answer? “I love my 9-5 as it provides health insurance, steady income, 401k, structure, career growth opportunities, etc. I enjoy the people I work with and genuinely like the work that I do.”
People shared their thoughts about the TikToker’s routine
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