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'Naukar ho tum': Chetan Bhagat shares 3 biggest cons of salaried jobs, recalls office politics that changed his life
August 06, 2026 12:08 pm
Recalling his corporate career, Chetan Bhagat said he experienced workplace politics while working at a global bank, and being overlooked for a promotion eventually pushed him to start writing.
Techie stuck at 5.25 LPA after 7 years says salary is ‘peanuts’; netizens suggest big jump: ‘Ask for 200%+ hike’
November 17, 2025 9:55 am
The man said he has handled major responsibilities, worked onsite twice, and shifted from a non-tech background to a full-fledged development role.
Woman turns down 35% salary hike after rude interview experience, sparks debate on workplace culture: ‘I earn less, but I sleep better’
November 04, 2025 5:39 pm
Despite the impressive package, the candidate chose not to accept the offer after the hiring manager repeatedly interrupted her during the final round.
Techie gets salary hike just 4 months after joining new company; viral Reddit post sparks discussion
October 07, 2025 11:14 am
Sharing their story on Reddit’s r/DevelopersIndia community, the IT professional revealed how they received an unexpected raise just a few months after joining a mid-sized product-based company.
Rs 16 lakh to Rs 1.6 crore in 3 years: Techie from tier-3 college gets offers from Nvidia, Microsoft; netizens ask for tips
October 01, 2025 2:03 pm
The story was shared on X by Vaibhav Agarwal, who revealed that he and the techie in question were colleagues at Samsung before taking different career paths.
Himachal Assembly passes 3 Bills hiking salaries of CM, ministers, MLAs by nearly 24%
March 28, 2025 7:47 pm
Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said the hike in the salaries and allowances of the elected representatives in Himachal Pradesh comes after a gap of nine years.
Central government increases minimum wage for workers; applicable from October 1
September 28, 2024 11:17 am
The new wage rates will take effect from October 1, and the last revision was done in April 2024.
How to ask for pay raise at work -- and get it
March 08, 2024 1:29 pm
Remember that famous dialogue Paul Rudd voiced in The Perks of Being a Wallflower, “We accept the love we think we deserve.” Well, surprisingly, this also stands true for receiving fair compensation at work.
Companies to dole out 10 pc average salary hike this year, says survey
February 27, 2024 10:46 pm
The survey, conducted between May and August 2023, gathered data from 1,474 companies, covering more than 6,000 job roles and representing more than 21 lakh employees.
In 2024, data-driven hiring practices, nearly double-digit pay hikes to mark HR ways
January 02, 2024 9:40 am
Employees want workplace flexibility, a greater emphasis on diversity, and impartial hiring processes, while companies are eager to provide fair, engaging and streamlined candidate experiences to attract and retain top talent.
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