Understanding Piece Rate vs Monthly Salary for Karigars

Almost every karigar faces this choice, and the right answer depends on you rather than on the numbers.

Piece rate

You earn by output. Rewards speed and experience. Income drops in slow months and when you are unwell.

Monthly

Predictable. Better for anyone with fixed commitments, and for those still building speed.

The question to ask

What did piece-rate karigars here earn in the slowest month last year? A workshop that answers honestly is telling you something.