India, March 10 -- An Indian expat in Calgary is speaking out against the misconception that earning in Canadian Dollars makes one wealthy. By detailing his daily struggles, from high rent to the necessity of home-cooked meals, he illustrated the gap between his actual bank balance and his family's perception of his life. He is now seeking advice on how to set boundaries with relatives who expect him to fund lavish family events while he lives a strictly budgeted life.

"My family back home thinks I'm swimming in Canadian dollars. I'm not. And I don't know how to make them understand," the individual wrote, adding that he has a "decent job".

He shared that each month he sends CAD 800-1000 (between Rs.50,000 and Rs.60,000) to cover his pa...