Feel inferior despite Rs 1 lakh a month pay? asks 23-year-old techie; 'Uninstall Insta', reply social media users

An IT engineer from India, earning Rs 1 lakh a month, has raised concerns online about his career and living situation. The 23-year-old Reddit user shared his doubts about whether to stay in India or move abroad, revealing feelings of inadequacy influenced by his friends' lives outside the country.

In his Reddit post, the user expressed, "This is an IT employee from India who is 23 and earns approximately 1 lakh per month. I think I earn pretty well but I still have an inferior feeling in myself that I'm not doing well." He further explained that seeing friends pursuing higher studies abroad and sharing their experiences on social media makes him feel envious.

The Redditor questioned whether living in India is inferior compared to settling abroad, stating, "Is staying in India inferior to settling abroad?" He added, "If I wish I can study well and jump to a high paying job in India and I’m pretty confident I’ll do it. Still, I feel I won’t get the infrastructure or the standard of living I will get abroad."


The post has garnered more than 350 upvotes and sparked various responses. Some users advised against making decisions based solely on social media. One commenter wrote, "Social media is designed to give you FOMO... Jealousy is the bread and butter of Insta... Higher studies abroad do have their own benefits but they come at a significant cost." Another user suggested, "At least you're close to your family, and earning 1 lakh is great. Moving abroad just because of friends' stories is not a good idea."

Others encouraged exploring job opportunities abroad without pursuing further education, with one user advising, "Try getting a job directly without going through a master’s program. Regardless of the pay, it’s still better to experience foreign countries, especially while you're at your peak physically."

The discussion highlights the growing impact of social media on personal and professional decisions, reflecting the pressures faced by young professionals in India.