Is Higher education still worthy?

For the past year, I've been living in a tier 1 city, specifically Mumbai and Bangalore. In my social circle, I've noticed that, on average, graduates earn around 40,000 rupees per month, while post-graduates earn around 60,000 rupees per month.

However, living in these cities costs a minimum of 15,000 rupees per month for a single person. On the other hand, I've observed that local or migrant people from states like Assam, UP, WB, Bihar, and Odisha, who have only completed 10th grade, are earning an average of 50,000 rupees per month. They work in various roles such as salon services, AC repair, bathroom cleaning, painting, and massage. Even individuals working as Uber drivers, Rapido riders, Swiggy delivery partners, or in similar jobs can earn around 40,000 rupees per month.

PS:- I am not jealous of people earning much despite less education, i respect their hardwork.

Maybe our education system / society needs to focus more on life skills and treat every job with equality.

Coming from a conservative village where education is highly respected and valued, I feel confused. It seems that money is the most important factor in today's world, despite the emphasis placed on education.

Money 💰 is everything 🚶.