New Delhi, June 6 -- A post shared by an IIM graduate on X has fuelled a fresh discussion around the earning potential of skilled tradespeople, with many users comparing blue-collar incomes to those of corporate professionals. The debate was triggered after the user recounted an interaction with a plumber in Delhi, whose reported earnings prompted questions about whether certain skilled workers may be earning as much as, or even more than, many salaried employees.

According to the viral post, the user had hired the plumber to replace a shower fitting and install a new tap. The work was completed in approximately 15 minutes, for which the plumber charged Rs.700.

During their conversation, the tradesman reportedly revealed that he complet...