A candidate rejected an offer of Rs 1.2 lakh on a salary of Rs 1 lakh. Despite promises about company culture and features, he stuck to his price. Ultimately he got a better offer of Rs 1.8 lakh from another company, which is a lesson in knowing your value.
NoHow we negotiate salary while joining a job or changing an old job can decide the value of our entire career. Recently, the story of a person who went viral on social media has become a topic of discussion in the corporate world. This incident shows that it is not just a matter of job, but also a question of self-respect and value of every employee.
What is the whole matter?
A user named Simon Ingari shared this story on ‘X’ (formerly Twitter). According to this, the current salary of a candidate was Rs 1 lakh per month. He got an offer of Rs 1.2 lakh per month from a renowned company. Normally, seeing an increase of 20%, one would immediately accept this offer. But this candidate courageously rejected the offer, showing full confidence in his abilities. This was a surprise to many people, but he had a clear idea of his value.
The hiring team used several tactics to retain the candidate at a lower salary. He said, “The work culture of our company is very good, employees get excellent facilities like free insurance, gym and entertainment. Your progress will also be good in future.” But the candidate did not waver at all from his decision. When the company promised future growth, the candidate made a point: “Respect and value don’t just come from words or free coffee at the office; they should be reflected in the salary you receive every month.”
Big win and people’s reaction
The special thing is that the first company kept trying to convince him for almost three months. But the candidate did not waste time and continued giving interviews at other places. Eventually, he got a whopping offer of Rs 1.8 lakh per month from another company! This was a full 50% more than the first offer and a real recognition of his abilities.
People have made funny comments on this post. Some wrote directly, “Talks like ‘free snacks’ or ‘great office culture’ are often used to hide heavy workloads.” The biggest message of this story is “Always know your worth and never settle for a salary less than your capabilities just for the sake of promises.” This is a big lesson for every working person.
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