Candidate accepted Rs 20K a month job out of desperation. Then he made a shocking discovery: ‘Others in the same role…

Having an unsatisfactory salary can really destroy an employee’s morale and incentive to work hard. This ultimately ruins their productivity. Taking to LinkedIn, entrepreneur Kanika Jain shared the story of a desperate job seeker who was offered a measly Rs 20,000 when he expected Rs 32,000. While he accepted the job as he was desperate, a shocking discovery he made later, really affected his productivity.

He eventually discovered that other professionals in similar roles were earning Rs 35-42,000 per month. This had a disastrous impact on his performance.

Realizing that he was being paid far less than others in comparable positions deeply affected his morale and commitment to the job.


The disparity in compensation gradually eroded his enthusiasm for work. His confidence in the organization weakened, his sense of loyalty faded, and the quality of his output began to suffer. Feeling undervalued and unfairly treated, he ultimately decided to leave the company.

Jain argued that the issue extended far beyond the size of a paycheck. According to her, equitable compensation is closely tied to how valued and respected employees feel within an organization. When businesses pay workers significantly below what they deserve, they risk damaging trust, reducing engagement, and driving capable employees to seek opportunities elsewhere.

She emphasized that offering fair salaries should not be viewed merely as an operational expense. Instead, investing in competitive and equitable pay helps organizations retain skilled professionals, reduce costly employee turnover, and build a motivated workforce that contributes to long-term success.

Sharing the anecdote, Jain wrote: “Underpaying doesn’t save money —It loses talent and increases hiring costs. Fair pay is not an expense. It’s an investment…”

Reacting to the post, one LinkedIn user wrote: "This post speaks for itself. No unnecessary words needed.
Great perspective here..."

Another commented: "This feels real and grounded. No fake positivity. Respect this approach..."