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Work-life balance and the challenges faced by low-salaried freshers are both topics that have sparked intense debates on social media. The surging cost of living, bills to pay and healthcare often shape the employment conditions of young professionals. Recently, an entrepreneur Abhishek Nair ignited a fresh debate after his post on an annual salary of Rs 3.6 lakh for freshers gained traction.
In his post, which has garnered over a million views, Nair claimed that an annual salary of Rs 3.6 lakh is not bad for freshers from a “tier 500 college” who lack skills. “I might get in trouble, but this needs to be said: 3.6 LPA isn’t bad if you’re from a tier 500 college and lack programming skills. Don’t expect a 1Cr package without a solid project portfolio. Don’t expect too much if your resume’s biggest highlight is your bachelor’s,” he wrote on X.
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Nair’s statement quickly created a buzz on the platform, with several users disagreeing while many hailed him for addressing the topic. “Many low-tier colleges need to focus more on skill development. Shockingly, I encountered a situation where I couldn’t select even one candidate from a pool of 500,” a user wrote.
“It’s shortsighted to tie salary solely to college tier or programming skills. Employers value adaptability and diverse skill sets more than ever. A degree doesn’t define potential,” another user commented. “3.6 LPA is offered even in T1 colleges (ignoring IIT). How is a fresher supposed to have “solid project portfolio”,” a third user reacted.
Meanwhile, in another debate on professionalism, L&T chairman S N Subrahmanyan triggered a controversy with his suggestion that employees should work up to 90 hours a week and even consider working on Sundays.
