24.12.2025 15:21
After the announcement of the minimum wage as 28,075 lira for the year 2026, a citizen engaged in livestock farming stated in a video he recorded with his bull that the value of the animal is "equivalent to 8-9 months' salary." The post drew reactions on the grounds that salaries are being belittled.
Minister of Labor and Social Security Vedat Işıkhan announced that the net minimum wage has been set at 28,075 lira and 50 kuruş for the year 2026. Following this development, which concerns millions, a citizen engaged in livestock farming made a post that quickly gained significant attention on social media.
"DISPARAGING THE PEOPLE'S SALARY..."
The citizen who shared a video with his calf noted, "I don't mean to ruin your morale, but this calf is worth your 8-9 months' salary." Social media users reacted to this post with comments such as "I can almost hear the curses you utter when you go to buy feed," "If only he would also share the cost of that calf," "Don't throw it, Recep, we are brothers in faith," "Do you know what remains after you deduct the expenses for the animal?" "Disparaging the people's salary and sharing this, may God grant wisdom," "You feed it for 7/8 months, how much money do you have left, that's what matters."