but back then how much was a reasonable 'Mix Rice'

In my time, when the Fresh Grad Salary was RM1,600 (so no need to pay OT), 1 meat + 2 Vega was less than RM3.00

Today many places will cost u at least RM5.00 or more

I also try to limit my lunch to < RM6.00 but sometimes, have urge to eat something different

I graduated in the last century when things was much cheaper

Its sad that in the last 10-years of so, cost of living has almost doubled but salaries has only gone up by say 20%

I am very sympathetic of young graduates - how are u guys going to own your dream home without FAMA Help.

Just 10-years ago, it was still possible for an Executive earning just RM3K a month to find a new apartment costting < RM150K

Today, the same apartment cost close to RM500K already and the Executive salary is only between RM3.5K to RM4K