Rs 50k salary too low for freshers, claims woman; sparks debate on Twitter

Her tweet on April 25 went viral and received more than 1.2 million views. While some people supported her, most netizens did not agree and pointed out that if one earns Rs 50,000 in their first job, they are already in the top bracket.

Why are fresher salaries so low? How is someone supposed to survive on it in a metro city? With 50k a month you’ll barely have any savings.

Not everyone can take money from their families!

— Medha Ganti (@mehhh_duh) April 25, 2023

“Because cost of living solely doesn’t determine salaries. Demand and supply economics + ability to solve tougher problems, do,” commented a user.

Because cost of living solely doesn’t determine salaries. Demand and supply economics + ability to solve tougher problems, do.

— Kaustubh Kale (@KaustubhKale) April 26, 2023

“It depends on your lifestyle. I know ppl with lower than 50k salaries, but still end up saving atleast 8-10k per month, post all expenses. And I also know ppl whose lifestyle expenses go beyond 50k. Its all in the lifestyle we want to live,” said another.

It depends on your lifestyle.

I know ppl with lower than 50k salaries, but still end up saving atleast 8-10k per month, post all expenses.

And I also know ppl whose lifestyle expenses go beyond 50k.

Its all in the lifestyle we want to live.

— Tejas Shekar (@tejas_shekar) April 25, 2023

“I too cannot relate, When I came to Bangalore my salary was 20k. 5k rent (10k total shared with a friend) & 5k for food. 2k for other expenses, still saved 8k. If you wish to live you can sure live . I thinks its in the mindset. Didn’t mean to offend you, just wanted to share,” expressed another netizen.

I too cannot relate, When I came to Bangalore my salary was 20k. 5k rent (10k total shared with a friend) & 5k for food. 2k for other expenses, still saved 8k. If you wish to live you can sure live . I thinks its in the mindset. Didn’t mean to offend you, just wanted to share.😄

— Anil Antony (@iamanilantony) April 25, 2023

50k is not fresher salary. If you’re getting that congrats. You’re in top 10% of the country if you make 1L a month.

People survive on 15k also – lifestyles change.

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My first job was 28k – in a Tier 1 city – I lived and had fun.

If you want to live in a place where rent is 30k…

— Nitin Gupta (@asknitingupta) April 25, 2023

I think 50k INR per month is enough for a fresher in any major city today. They have to make tough choices and might have to live a bit far away from the city, but its only upwards from here. Its a compromise to make to gain experience. A bit tough but its only a short while…

— Bhargav (usenextbase.com) (@codewithbhargav) April 26, 2023

When I started in Bangalore my salary was 20k as a software fresher.
I had a certain life style too that I liked to keep. So yes I shamelessly took money from family.
Being able to continue with my life helped me be in the right frame of mind to chase growth rather than salary

— Bhartiya Kopite (@KloppFSGStooge) April 26, 2023

There are literally people out there in hundreds of professions earning less than 50k a month and feeding their family with more than 10 years of experience. Which world are you living in bahan where 50k isn’t sufficient for you to live a happ life?

— Madhur Singh (@ThePlacardGuy) April 26, 2023

“I think 50k INR per month is enough for a fresher in any major city today. They have to make tough choices and might have to live a bit far away from the city, but its only upwards from here. Its a compromise to make to gain experience. A bit tough but its only a short while before salaries become more comfortable,” shared another user.