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Moving to a different city for your first job can be quite difficult as one has to manage all their expenses from rent to food and travel. A woman claimed on Twitter that Rs 50,000 salary is too low for freshers to survive in a metro city and it ignited a debate among netizens.
Medha Ganti wrote on Twitter, “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!”
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.
“Because cost of living solely doesn’t determine salaries. Demand and supply economics + ability to solve tougher problems, do,” commented a user.
“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.
“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.
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“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.
