The Economic Times

MBA graduate was struggling after leaving his job when he discovered paan shop owner had bought car & built Rs 1 crore fortune; Internet debates education-wealth gap

An MBA graduate reevaluated traditional career paths after noticing the impressive wealth of a local paan shop owner. This revelation ignited a vibrant discussion on Reddit about the value of education versus entrepreneurship. Similarly, skilled trades like plumbing and electrical work demonstrated remarkable financial success, proving that several routes to wealth exist, often diverging from the typical salaried career trajectory.