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CTC is 50lpa, but cannot even afford a vacation!

My manager is at 50lpa and age of 32 years, fully in the tech world. But I feel he is broke, Home loans and EMI are consuming his salary. 1.5 crore apartment, shiny car, apart from all this, he can't afford a single stress-free vacation. Welcome to India's newest illusion: high income with zero financial freedom. Literally feel he deserves this, but feel bad for him also! So in short, why do you want a good package and a good designation when you can't afford a happy vacation with family? Do you agree too?
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therock94
2w
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You should not get worried about him, if you run behind money you need to sacrifice few things. Choose money or peace, simple. You want luxurious lifestyle, fancy cars & vacations too. Do business not job. I earn monthly 1 LPA in hand salary, living in Kolkata & have vacations, peace of mind & a balanced lifestyle. I got offer of 30 LPA in Bangalore, rejected & I am happy with my 15 LPA salary here. I know people will give their own justifications but I am really happy here rather than living in a different state with language barriers just to flex my salary with luxurious lifestyle to others. Mindset matters, life is short so I believe enjoy every moment rather than running behind something which has no limits.
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1w
[therock94](username) Seriously you rejected just double the offer? but how?
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therock94
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[a digital marketer](username) Cause in life peace matters for me. Not interested in flexing my salary & location in front of others.
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a content manager
3w
It’s a harsh reality that a high salary doesn’t always translate to financial freedom or happiness. Lifestyle inflation, EMIs, and societal pressures often trap people in a cycle where they are earning more but feeling less free. True wealth isn’t just about numbers on a paycheck.........it’s about balance and peace of mind.
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ctrlaltdelmyjob
3w
An Assistant Manager
[a content manager](username) yaar doomscroll ki adaat sabko ho gyi hai and thats destroying our productivity but still giving encouragement to these tiktoker
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permylastemail
3w
A Team Lead
[ctrlaltdelmyjob](username) insta model hi banjati hoon mai bhi kyunki 27lpa pe mera abhi tak toh kuch nhi ho paraha
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a content manager
2w
[permylastemail](username) you can hire me for your work ....with this lpa
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permylastemail
2w
A Team Lead
[a content manager](username) toh mai kya naukri choddh du?
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a content manager
2w
[permylastemail](username) are mujhko rak le
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permylastemail
2w
A Team Lead
[a content manager](username) aise maangte hai naukri ??
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a content manager
2w
[permylastemail](username) waise toh mil na rahi aise he sahi!
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permylastemail
2w
A Team Lead
[a content manager](username) aise bhi nhi milegi , bhago yaaha se
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a content manager
2w
[permylastemail](username) are de de re baba
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permylastemail
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darkfern
1w
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Optum UHG India
Story of my life . 50 lpa CTC. Last day of month has INR 300 in account.
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[darkfern](username) seriously? must be achievement atleast saved 300 in last day?
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hoofhearted
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A Senior Software Engineer
bhai mujhe dede mai sikhata hoon vaccation kaise lete hai
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2w
[hoofhearted](username) bhai manager hai woh ....ghanta dega...salary toh bdti na use!!
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nowyouuseeme
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Well, The premium villas, Luxury cars, top class Edu and premium travels are the things affordable only to people earn 2+ Lakhs per month. A average fresher with 30k salary will probably take public transport in this god forsaken country where AQI can literally cause you neural damage and asthma. So we can say, he's struggling financially, but TBH he's living a best life in India
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[nowyouuseeme](username) True, the gap between the ideal lifestyle and what most freshers can afford is huge. So basically, if you earn well, you get to live in debt but still appear to live a lavish life. But if you're poor, it's like you don’t even have the right to exist with dignity
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a senior executive
1w
Can’t afford vacation after earning this much… must be an idiot don’t know how to manage money…. Because it’s an art
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a digital marketer
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1w
[a senior executive](username) Art to save money
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sensiblebeing
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I would rather cry in ferrari than on wagonR
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deakn23
1w
"When God blesses you financially, don't raise your standard of living. Raise your standard of giving," said by Mark Batterson. This quote emphasizes the importance of prioritizing generosity and responsible financial management over simply spending more when income increases. We Indian with every increase in salary increase our outflow to maintain a lifestyle which is much influenced by others around you like friends, coworkers, society you live in.
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[deakn23](username) As Indians, we often tend to be selfish, thinking mostly about ourselves when it comes to getting a pay raise. How can you expect?
I dont agree with this 100%, if i want to save money and have a vacation then i have to plan my expencess that way, i have to buy a car that is less shiny, or insted of buying a white house i have to settle for just a little less, its up to me how i spend my earning. he will be always broke no matter how much the "LPA" is. its never about the money its always about how you spend it !!
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1w
[nikrik](username) What if you love to enjoy everything in a lavish way, whether it’s your vacation or your home, not to show off, but to make up for something you missed while growing up with your parents?
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a project analyst
3w
that's the truth of these techiess!
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a content manager
1w
[a project analyst](username) earning this much is also ...truth of techies!
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zeroant
1w
Most of the corporate people are living a life of Show off where they spend all on the basis of credit card that's it!
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suprememule
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This is true. Specially when everyone is trying hard to live like riches when they should focus on building wealth.
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1w
[suprememule](username) and what building wealth could be?
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chrispbacon
3w
An Assistant Manager
harsh world we live in ppl working hard trying to earn the max to afford a good life arent able to and the people making pointless reels and cideos on youtube and instagram are living life , not even trying hard to work
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[chrispbacon](username) yes pointless life!
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