New Delhi, Nov. 19 -- An Indian software engineer based in Japan has stirred an online conversation after openly sharing how much he earns as a fresher - and what he actually takes home each month.

In an Instagram video, Vicky Kumar revealed that his base salary is 235,000 yen (around Rs.1.35 lakh). However, without an entry-level Japanese language certification, he faces a monthly deduction of 20,000 yen. After standard cuts like income tax and health insurance, his take-home salary comes down to roughly 175,000 yen - just about Rs.1 lakh.

Kumar's breakdown quickly gained traction, prompting viewers to debate whether a fresher's salary of this level is sufficient in Japan, a country known for its relatively high living costs.

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