Feeling empty: Employee reached the salary he once dreamed of, now he says life feels less exciting than when he earned Rs 25,000

For many people, earning Rs 2.5 lakh a month would seem like a dream come true. It is the kind of salary often associated with financial freedom, comfort and success. But a recent Reddit post has challenged that belief, revealing that a bigger pay cheque does not always bring greater happiness.

The post has gone viral online after a corporate employee admitted that despite earning Rs 2.5 lakh every month, they feel less excited about life than they did when they were making just Rs 25,000.