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SnoozyPanda
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Exited company’s lowball circus

Hey folks! I’m a software developer with 4+ years of experience. Was working at a US-based tech firm. The pay was good(earning 25 LPA), but the hours were brutal. Add in constant micromanaging, and it got so toxic that I just quit without another offer lined up.

Started applying in feb this year, but nothing was really clicking. Got a couple of offers eventually, but they were lowballing hard. A company expected me to relocate to Bangalore without even adjusting the salary and offered 20 LPA (I’m based in Gurgaon).

So yeah, had to play the game a little. Edited my previous salary and realigned my expectations and managed to land an offer that actually made sense. Got 80% hike in this market. Honestly, got lucky too, but just glad it worked out.

If you’re stuck in a rough patch right now - don’t give up. Keep at it. You only need one yes.

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ZestyBurrito
ZestyBurrito
Stealth1mo

When you say "edited my previous salary and realigned my expectations", what does it mean? What did you do?

Btw congratulations on getting a desirable offer.

SnoozyPanda
SnoozyPanda
Stealth1mo

Edited pay slips

JumpyPretzel
JumpyPretzel
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So how much %hike was it on your actual ctc?

DizzyBoba
DizzyBoba
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How do you pass BGV? Don't they check epf records/bank records?

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Which company you joined and your tech stack?

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