29lpa vp vs 25lpa fixed
Need some quick advice.
I’m comparing two offers and trying to understand the practical difference in in-hand salary and overall stability.
Option 1 – Service company • ₹27.5 LPA fixed + ₹1.5 LPA variable (total ~29 LPA) • Project-based work (depends on client allocation)
Option 2 – Odessa (product company) • ₹25 LPA fixed • 5 days WFO and rotational shifts (24×7 support environment)
I’m trying to understand:
- Roughly how much monthly in-hand would be for 27.5 fixed + 1.5 variable vs 25 fixed?
- Considering stability vs compensation, which option usually makes more sense long term?
Would appreciate insights from anyone who has compared service vs product roles with similar salary ranges.
I had faced a same situation. Service based (remote) company 28-30 LPA (verbal offer after clearing all rounds). Product based company 26 LPA(5days wfo) I declined the service based company due to the nature of work and culture. Joined a product based company even it is wfo and less pay for culture
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2hthe 27.5 fixed will give you roughly 15-17k more in-hand per month. that's the math. the real question is about the 24x7 shifts at odessa. a 4 lakh pay cut for your peace of mind is one thing, paying them to ruin your sleep schedule is another. you're choosing between a stable client project and a permanent support shift.
Very important to check the in hand component. Check www.in-hand.in for detailed differences
Work where money is higher
