Higher earnings as a university professor

The India Times reported that Dr. Sandeep Singh has been a tenured professor at Punjabi University in Patiala, Punjab, northern India for 11 years. He has four master's degrees and a doctorate, but he sells vegetables every day on the streets of Punjab.

The 39-year-old PhD teaches on a contract basis at the Faculty of Law at Punjabi University. In addition to his PhD in Law, Mr. Singh also holds four master's degrees in subjects including Punjabi, Journalism and Political Science.

“I had to quit my job because I was not paid on time and my salary was cut frequently. It was getting harder and harder for me to make a living with that job. That is why I turned to selling vegetables for the survival of myself and my family,” he was quoted as saying by Times Now.

Mr. Sandeep Singh sells vegetables from his pushcart on the streets of Punjab. The sign on the cart reads: "Dr. Sabzi Wala".

“Having a job means you can cover your family expenses with the salary you receive. But if that job cannot meet your financial needs, will you continue?”

"For the past 11 years, I have been a professor at Punjabi University, but even after all these years of hard work and dedication, I have not received any official recognition from the government . I still want to be a professor, but circumstances do not allow it," he added.

With a vegetable cart and a sign that reads: "Dr. Sabzi Wala", Dr. Sandeep Singh appears on the streets every day to sell vegetables. He also shared that he earns more money selling vegetables than when he was a university professor.

After a day of work, he returns home and studies for his Bachelor of Library Science degree. For him, learning is a lifelong pursuit. He hopes to save money and open his own teaching center in the near future. "I still want to be a professor, but circumstances don't allow it," he added.

It is known that teacher salaries in India depend on a number of factors, including the type of school (public or private), level of education (primary, secondary or tertiary education) and the teacher's experience and educational qualifications.

In government schools, entry-level teachers can earn a monthly salary ranging from a few thousand rupees to around 30,000-40,000 rupees (around 8.8-11.7 million VND) or more, depending on the state and location. In private schools, salaries vary and experienced or well-qualified teachers can earn much more, sometimes many times the government salary.

In higher education institutions such as colleges and universities, lecturer salaries can vary considerably. Assistant professors can earn anywhere from 30,000 to 70,000 rupees (about 8.8-20.5 million VND) or more per month, while associate professors and professors can earn even higher salaries.

(Source: Vietnamnet)

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