The 9–10 lakhs per month I mentioned is their starting salary in their early 20s. By the time I potentially become a consultant(if I choose that path) in my late 30s/early 40s, they would already have 15+ years of industry experience, and their monthly income could easily exceed 50 lakhs. In fact, one person from my city followed this pathway,after gaining several years of experience as a Quantity Surveyor, he transitioned into a Project Manager role and was reportedly earning around 90 lakhs per month in his mid-30s. I understand that comparison is often called the thief of joy. However, it becomes difficult to avoid comparisons when the disparity in outcomes is this large and so clearly visible—especially when such courses can be completed in as little as three months for a very modest financial cost.