Job Posting for Momo Shop Helper with Rs 25K Salary Goes Viral on X

A viral post has underscored the severity of the unemployment crisis in India, particularly for recent graduates seeking jobs with reasonable salaries. Amrita Singh shared a post on X (formerly known as Twitter) featuring a hand-painted sign at her neighborhood momo shop, a small, unassuming eatery. 

The sign advertises a helper/worker position with a monthly salary of Rs 25,000, written in Hindi. The original poster humorously remarked on how this local momo shop is offering a better package than the average college in India these days, indicating the shortcomings of educational institutions and the job market.

Shared on April 8, the post has since attracted a wave of comments and views. At the time of reporting, the post had garnered nearly 90,000 views. Numerous people also commented on the generous salary that a small momo shop could seemingly afford to pay a helper, a salary that top companies could not match when hiring for entry-level positions.

One user wrote, "Plus, free momos to eat every day," while another commented, "They are paying better than TCS." One eager individual tweeted in response, "Applying right now," while another suggested that the momo stall owner should opt for "campus placement instead of random advertisement." Another asked, "Is it a walk-in interview?" Many netizens also expressed interest in the location of the momo shop so they could visit it themselves.