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A Reddit post by a young professional went viral after he discovered a Google-employed couple spending ₹11.2 lakh annually on their child’s school fees.
The post sparked debate on class gaps and costly urban schooling. (Photo Source: Instagram)
A Reddit post about how much a couple working at Google spends on their child’s education has taken the platform by storm. According to the original poster, the couple pays a massive Rs 11.2 lakh every year for just one child’s school fees.
An unverified user, who claims to work at a junior level in a small wealth management firm, said he came across the couple’s financial details while reviewing a client file.
“I randomly came across a financial plan draft of a young couple who both work at Google and make around Rs 60 lakh per annum combined. When I was going through their yearly cash flow, I was stunned to see Rs 11.2 lakh listed just for their single child’s school fees,” the post read.
The Redditor then compared their lifestyle to his own, saying: “This is the first time I’ve come across such numbers. I’ve heard of Rs 2–4 lakh per year, maybe even Rs 5–6 lakh, but Rs 11.2 lakh? And here I am, debating a thousand times whether I should spend Rs 20–30 lakh on a good MBA,” he added.
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The post, shared on July 24, has received over 1,200 upvotes and sparked a lot of discussion online. People debated topics like rising education costs, privilege, and how class differences affect choices in urban India.
A user commented: “What many people don’t realise is that money operates like an old boys’ club… What you’re really buying, whether it’s a school, a neighbourhood, or a summer camp, is the opportunity for your kids to be around the affluent, to absorb their mindset, and to make choices as if they already belong.”
Another person reacted sharply, saying: “Their taxes probably pay for a few kids’ education in a government school, and one politician’s kid studying abroad.”
Someone else pointed out: “High fees are a feature, not a bug. These schools are meant to keep the 0.1 per cent in and everyone else out.”
But not everyone was impressed by elite schools.
One Redditor shared: “Even if I could afford the most expensive schools, I’d still prefer to send my child to a good school, not necessarily a fancy one.”
Another added: “I’m not comfortable with the influence of overly rich peer groups. I want my kid to stay grounded, connected to reality, and grow up with empathy.”
In June, a LinkedIn post by Mumbai-based Ankur Jhaveri went viral after he estimated it costs Rs 13 lakh a year to raise a child in a metro city. This includes school fees, tuition, and other expenses. He calculated that parents would need a gross salary of around Rs 55 lakh/year to afford this lifestyle.
His post sparked debate, with some agreeing and others saying such costs apply only to those choosing elite schools.
A team of writers at News18.com bring you stories on what’s creating the buzz on the Internet while exploring science, cricket, tech, gender, Bollywood, and culture.
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