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Sikkim Engineer Earns ₹51,000 Monthly as Waiter in Dubai
✍️ Moneycontrol.com
🗓 22 Oct 2026, 09:35 PM
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An engineer from Sikkim has taken up a waiter job in Dubai, earning a monthly salary of ₹51,000, according to Money Control.
A Sikkim engineer has recently switched to a waiter role in Dubai, where he earns a monthly salary of ₹51,000. The move was highlighted by Money Control in a feature that also emphasized the importance of not feeling ashamed of one’s occupation.
The engineer, whose name was not disclosed, reportedly chose the hospitality job after finding limited opportunities in his field abroad. Despite the change in profession, he remains proud of his earnings and the experience gained.
Money Control’s article notes that the ₹51,000 figure reflects a competitive wage for waiters in Dubai’s service sector, especially for those holding professional qualifications.
The story serves as a reminder that career paths can be diverse and that financial stability can come from unexpected roles. It encourages readers to value their work regardless of the industry.
The engineer, whose name was not disclosed, reportedly chose the hospitality job after finding limited opportunities in his field abroad. Despite the change in profession, he remains proud of his earnings and the experience gained.
Money Control’s article notes that the ₹51,000 figure reflects a competitive wage for waiters in Dubai’s service sector, especially for those holding professional qualifications.
The story serves as a reminder that career paths can be diverse and that financial stability can come from unexpected roles. It encourages readers to value their work regardless of the industry.