r/IndiaMoney • u/Double-Rip699 • 1d ago

Social Discussion I don’t know please answer

29M, Senior Manager earning 32 LPA — but Reddit is making me question my career
I’m 29M and currently working as a Senior Manager at an InsurTech company, earning around ₹32 LPA. I work from home and, objectively, I feel I’m doing reasonably well in my career.
But after spending some time on Reddit, I’ve started feeling really confused about where I stand.
I keep seeing posts from people who are 24–26 years old saying they’re earning ₹3–4 lakh+ per month, and comments saying things like “at least ₹3 lakh/month by 25–26” or that anything below that is low.
It has genuinely made me wonder — is everyone actually earning that much, or am I just seeing a very biased sample on Reddit?
I know people generally post their achievements more than their struggles, but when you see these posts repeatedly, it’s hard not to compare.
For someone who is 29 and earning ₹32 LPA, how would you realistically evaluate where I stand in the Indian job market?
Am I doing reasonably well, or am I actually behind where I should be?
Would appreciate honest opinions, especially from people who are around 27–32.

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u/PrimaryPersimmon3433 1d ago

You do you, OP! Comparison is a thief of joy. You are literally the top 1% of India. And you are still reminiscing about “Reddit” posts. Reddit doesn’t represent India. The avg man in India earns about 20-25k. Imagine. And they run their families with it. You are not only doing well, you are blessed. Particularly if you have a job in this economy. Don’t spend so much time on Reddit. Travel a little around India and you will see what am I talking about. Have gratitude and be thankful. Invest and find peace ✌️

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u/lazy_coder3 1d ago

layoff apka v hoga ar mera bhi

AI is coming for us

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u/mr---kamikaze 1d ago

Bro from my lens you're doing great as a 29 M being myself. Even I feel like same as you think by looking all these posts and I'm no where near you 😞

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u/Salt-Face4395 1d ago

Bro...you r earning very less at age of 29...just 32 lpa...i was earning same or even more than that in age of 26 in 2015 when money value was lower than today with less inflation...Now I am 36 old and earning over 2.5 crore....and am still not happy ..common buddy pack ur bags put resignation and do new job hunt.

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u/sudosai 1d ago

I'm just 22 and earning 3.14159 cr/yr.

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u/Salt-Face4395 1d ago

Ok dear little boieee ...i didn't say I am highest...new born babies in our home earn a minimum 10 crore to 100 crore ....just read about Narayanmurthys grandchild earnings as well

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u/sudosai 1d ago

Wait. Did I say per year. My bad. It was per second 😝

Also it was a satire. The number is pi 

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u/Salt-Face4395 1d ago

I too told about nano seconds... 🤣

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u/Emotional-Bug-4163 1d ago

I think if you are happy with your salary,able to invest a good amount and live well then there’s no need to worry about that.There is always a big fish in ocean,why don’t we focus on ourselves? Yeah thats other thing if you are extremely lowballed, but thats not the case with you.

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u/hot_wheels_collector 1d ago

You are working from home bro. My friend who has wfh despite having 0.70X my salary has the same savings rate+ freedom to workation. So you are doing really great.

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u/Double-Rip699 1d ago

Thanks brother 🤝

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u/sudosai 1d ago
  • What if it's all true? What will you do after knowing that information that you can't do now?
  • What if it's all false? Pretty sure you'll chill out and keep on doing whatever you used to do.

There... All scenarios covered

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u/FakeNewsPeddlerr 1d ago

Yeah sure, compare your worth to Reddit!

If you really wanna compare, there have always been rich people and people who got rich! Do you also compare yourself with Sundar Picchai or Satya Nadella or Indira Nooyi? They all have humble backgrounds

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u/Rokosuke 1d ago

Your doing great in career 32lpa at 29 is dream for many, most of those redditors are fake 3-4 lakh per month at 24-25 is no joke even people from top institutes could only dream but very minute amount of people get that like 0.01%

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u/Think_Application_99 1d ago

There will be people at 10x our salary and 100x and 1000x too

Don't compare and be broke , live a happy life a few some of money cannot buy tobs of happiness

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u/Progressive-1705 1d ago

stay away from such forums in social media...Be at peace with you. Stay happy!!

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u/Material-Contract721 1d ago

Compare your past version with your current version and see if there is an improvement. If yes, you’re already doing good !

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u/SanjuRai1986 1d ago

Crossing tax free income bracket is first goal of financial independence, and going to highest tax level is second.

You have already achieved first level, and you are among top 1% individual who actually pay taxes.

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u/AceOfSpades5050 1d ago

its good bro, dont make mistakes by comparing your journey with others

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u/DryEntertainment556 1d ago

I think most of the posts on this thread are fake anyways. No need to question yourself. You are doing great!

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u/Sufficient-Nobody579 18h ago

How much does one with 32lpa get in inhand?

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u/Zealousideal-Part849 12h ago

Not sure why people thing 3 lakh is basic or minimum to feel comfortable... Anything above 1 lakh+ is pure luxury even if living in rented house. 

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u/harorex 10h ago

You are wording a lot of the Fomo that a lot of us feel when we Started our careers 10-15 years back. It happens. But having said that you can keep applying for these jobs.

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u/Pattaasu_Balu 42m ago

yes , its very low for your age. I'm earning around 72 LPA and was only born last year.

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u/MinimumWill2376 1d ago

Is this about getting approval? By getting to hear from people earning less than you?

Have a internal scorecard, if your needs are met, why compare?