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A 30% salary hike or bedtime with his toddler? Parent's career dilemma sparks debate over the real cost of switching job

A 30% salary hike may look attractive, but tax, commuting and childcare costs can shrink the gain. An illustrative 18 lakh salary scenario shows how a 5.4 lakh raise could leave just 1.74 lakh in extra annual money.