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The post quickly went viral, with many Indian professionals expressing similar concerns about India’s steep tax structure, particularly for salaried individuals with little room for deductions. Commenters pointed out that the lack of proportional public services — like healthcare, infrastructure, and safety — makes high taxpayers feel disillusioned.
Some suggested negotiating variable pay structures, stock options, or perks in lieu of a higher fixed salary. Others advised rejecting the offer entirely if the mental and physical toll isn’t worth the marginal increase in savings.
https://www.financialexpress.com/trending/why-work-harder-just-to-pay-more-tax-rs-75-lakh-job-offer-sparks-reddit-debate-on-indias-income-tax-burden/3924157/