Man says ₹1.5-2 lakh monthly salary is enough for comfortable life in Indian cities: ‘Very high salary is a trap’

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A man has sparked a discussion online after suggesting that earning between ₹1.5 lakh and ₹2 lakh per month should be considered a reasonable financial benchmark for professionals living in Indian cities. According to him, once people reach that income level, constantly chasing higher salaries may come at the cost of health, family time and other aspects of life.A man says ₹1.5-2 lakh a month is enough for a comfortable life in Indian cities and warns against chasing higher pay. (Instagram/mohit26091989)In a video shared on Instagram, Mohit Talreja spoke about what he believes should be the right approach towards salary growth, career ambitions and personal fulfilment.(Also read:

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