Techie Earning Rs 1 Lakh a Month Sparks Debate: 'Is Staying in India Inferior to Settling Abroad?'
The post quickly gained traction, garnering nearly 400 upvotes and a flurry of comments from fellow Redditors offering their perspectives.
A 23-year-old IT engineer’s Reddit post about his career and life decisions has ignited a discussion among users. The engineer, who revealed that he earns ₹1 lakh per month, shared his internal conflict over whether to continue living in India or move abroad. He admitted that seeing the social media posts of friends studying and living overseas makes him feel “inferior.”
In his post, the young professional expressed that while he believes he earns a decent salary, he can’t shake off the feeling that he’s not doing enough compared to his peers abroad. He questioned whether staying in India is somehow inferior to relocating to another country.
The post quickly gained traction, garnering nearly 400 upvotes and a flurry of comments from fellow Redditors offering their perspectives.
One user remarked, “Social media is designed to give you FOMO... Jealousy is the bread and butter of Instagram. Do a risk analysis, and you might figure out if it's really worth it for you. Higher studies abroad do have their benefits, but they come at a significant cost. Everyone wants to show off and hide the struggles.”
Another user commented, “Standard of living I get, but going abroad just because your friends are posting on Instagram is lame, to be honest.”
A third user offered a reassuring perspective, stating, “At least you are close to your family, and earning 1 lakh is great. You are already earning someone’s dream salary, and moving abroad because of friends’ stories and all is not a good idea.”
A fourth commenter added, “Maybe if you lose your job and are jobless for 8 months, then get a 50k per month job, and then make your way to 1 lakh per month after 4 years, you may value what a 1 lakh per month salary is. Till then, continue feeling inferior.”
The conversation highlights the common feelings of comparison and self-doubt that many young professionals experience, particularly in the age of social media.
