Rethink Career Choices: Mumbai Plumber Earns ₹18 Lakhs, Challenging Blue-Collar Perceptions

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Mumbai Plumber Earns Rs 1.8 Crore Annually, Challenges Youth Career Choices

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News18•19-03-2026, 14:52

Mumbai Plumber Earns Rs 1.8 Crore Annually, Challenges Youth Career Choices

•A social media post sparked debate after a Mumbai plumber claimed to earn Rs 1.8 crore annually, questioning traditional career paths.
•The plumber, working in areas like Mira Road, Borivali, and Kandivali, revealed his substantial income to a Reddit user.
•Proof of his success included owning a 2023 Hyundai Creta, a large house in his village, and agricultural land.
•The revelation led many to question the value of expensive degrees when skilled blue-collar jobs offer high earnings.
•Users urged youth to reconsider career perceptions, highlighting the demand and good pay in skilled trades both in India and abroad.

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