The Economic Times

Candidate earning Rs 5 lakh was offered 7.5 LPA, as per 'market standard '. He rejected the offer and landed a Rs 14 LPA job. Delhi co-founder has a message for recruiters

A job seeker rejected a Rs 7.5 lakh offer, which was presented as a 50% hike, arguing it undervalued his four years of experience and was lower than what others were offered. He stood firm, seeking Rs 10 lakh. Months later, another company, assessing his skills independently, offered him Rs 14 lakh, highlighting how past salary shouldn't dictate future worth.