I don't care. I'm happy, I love my family and they love me back, the weather's cozy and snuggly, i drive at night blasting music, shits fun and nature is beautiful. Get out of your head and look around. Surely, life HAS to be more than what the tiny legal circle comprising of 50000 odd people has made you think it is. Who cares someone makes like a lakh or two more than me man. I'm content. And yes, i was like this when I was in college and people where getting t1 internships when I wasn't, when I was making peanuts and my batchmates where printing cash, and now when I'm "rich" by its general definition. You really need to change your outlook on life if your friends earning more than you makes you find ways to "cope" with it.
There is no end to comparison and you yourself will have to fix your mental state.
When I was getting a lower tier NLU i was jealous of my coaching mates getting NLS and NALSAR. When I didn't get a T1 internship I was jealous of my college mates. When I managed to land a T1 job and started working, I got jealous of my friends in IB / top software engineering comps working similar hours but making more money.
My life kept changing and getting "better" but so did the comparisons. I know it is hard to put an end to it, as i admittedly still do it from time to time, but you have to recognise it and put your foot down, and work towards resolving.
In the intricate landscape of professional pursuits, your earnings intricately dance with the value your work commands in the free market. Your place in the professional hierarchy is a result of this intricate ballet. If you're pocketing less than your comrades, it's likely a symptom of your chosen path. Perhaps it's not as coveted, or there's an overflow of talent. Reevaluate if your current trajectory aligns with your strengths.
Should your compatriots tread similar paths, like the courtroom or corporate corridors, sharpen your skills before entertaining a detour. Showcase your strengths in the job arena. If their journeys diverge, resist the urge to measure pockets. Focus not on the financial gap but on constant enhancement. Gradual, sustainable progress is the linchpin to enduring triumph. Keep your eyes on the prize, and may fortune favor you.
I am working in a tier 1 firm. Went to a so called top law school. I am currently making around 25 LPA. After 3 years experience. I am really happy with everything in life.
But when I look back. Some dumb kids from my school days who went to NIT, took CS there are making far far more in Microsoft in hyderabad at my age with far less working hours, almost no weekend calls. While I slog every Saturday and even some Sundays.
Anger and jealousy never has an end my friend.
I am currently looking to move in house with a pay cut upto 30%.
I regret not enjoying law school enough. I was a workaholic. While all my friends had boyfriends. I generally stayed away from everything. Now I regret these things. Salary is important. But not everything. Improve yourself rather than comparing.
When I was getting a lower tier NLU i was jealous of my coaching mates getting NLS and NALSAR. When I didn't get a T1 internship I was jealous of my college mates. When I managed to land a T1 job and started working, I got jealous of my friends in IB / top software engineering comps working similar hours but making more money.
My life kept changing and getting "better" but so did the comparisons. I know it is hard to put an end to it, as i admittedly still do it from time to time, but you have to recognise it and put your foot down, and work towards resolving.
Should your compatriots tread similar paths, like the courtroom or corporate corridors, sharpen your skills before entertaining a detour. Showcase your strengths in the job arena. If their journeys diverge, resist the urge to measure pockets. Focus not on the financial gap but on constant enhancement. Gradual, sustainable progress is the linchpin to enduring triumph. Keep your eyes on the prize, and may fortune favor you.
But when I look back. Some dumb kids from my school days who went to NIT, took CS there are making far far more in Microsoft in hyderabad at my age with far less working hours, almost no weekend calls. While I slog every Saturday and even some Sundays.
Anger and jealousy never has an end my friend.
I am currently looking to move in house with a pay cut upto 30%.
I regret not enjoying law school enough. I was a workaholic. While all my friends had boyfriends. I generally stayed away from everything. Now I regret these things. Salary is important. But not everything. Improve yourself rather than comparing.