You all are too frivolous or gullible

[Aishwarya]

Why are you okay with a low fitment factor? Some people even comment that a 2 fitment factor is generous. Like, seriously, it isn't. A generous factor would be around 2.8 (living in cities is crazy expensive) or something. Two is just the bare minimum; it should be at least 2.5. But you're fine with just 2. If you're okay with 2, that's your call, even though it's kinda stupid not to want more money. I get you're being realistic, but think about it-if the government sees that you're fine with a fitment factor of 2, they might actually push it even lower. Think logically, be realistic if you want, but not on social media where cheap government officials might catch wind. At least help the union fight for a minimum of 2.5, come on.

[Gauri]

Babus already earn more than the average salary in many developed countries.

[Sahil]

Agreed. Also, let us know what we can do about it.

[Larry]

Bhai, where will the government get the money it's promising? In the private sector, people are managing families on just 20‑25 k.

[kunalc2011]

"Hum toh ishi mein khushi hai, saab."

That's just a slave mentality, nothing more.

[Ankita]

A lot of people are okay with a 2 fitment factor because many of those preparing for government exams come from tier‑2 or tier‑3 cities, often from poor or lower‑middle‑class backgrounds. For them, a factor of 2 feels huge-they think, "what more money can I get?" But folks like us living in tier‑1 cities with decent earnings know that even 1 lakh isn't enough in Mumbai, especially if you're single. If you're married, you'll end up living like a below‑average middle‑class family. Rent, food, electricity and other bills can eat up 85‑90 % of your take‑home, leaving nothing to save or invest. The fitment factor should be at least 2.57, but the government isn't likely to grant it.

[Irfan]

Even the price of Abto whey protein has gone up... at a price of 2 you'll only get the Jan Aushadhi version of whey.

[Niraj]

Yes, bro, they don't realize how high the expenses are in tier‑1 cities, and with inflation rising you can't survive on the revised salary with a 2 fitment factor.

[Ishita]

You're absolutely spot on-I've noticed the same. A 2.5 fitment factor should be the minimum baseline; anything around 3 would be generous.