India, June 16 -- A 27-year-old software developer from Gurugram has sparked a viral financial discussion on Reddit after revealing that his monthly salary of Rs.1.5 lakh "feels like 15,000." Recently married and managing heavy financial obligations, he detailed his struggles with EMI, rent, family expenses, and an outstanding debt to friends. The techie confessed how hard it is to see peers earn double his salary as he struggles to provide a carefree life for his family.

"1.5L feels like 15k , I need advice," the man wrote, adding that he is a 27-year-old and newly married. In the following lines, he gave a detailed breakdown of his income and expenses.

He wrote, "Monthly income : 1.44L. Plot Emi : 44k. Rent in Ggn : 25k. Groceries : 6...