The Economic Times

Candidate asks for Rs 65,000. HR offers Rs 50,000, promising 'learning opportunities'. She accepts. What happens two months later leaves the company with regrets

Candidate asks for Rs 65,000 but accepts Rs 50,000 after HR promises learning opportunities. Two months later, after being loaded with extra responsibilities and receiving no recognition, she resigns for Rs 75,000 elsewhere. The post, shared by Delhi-based entrepreneur Kanika Jain, has reignited debate about salary negotiation and workplace respect, and what companies actually owe employees they underpay.