High salary in startup or stable MNC job? What is the right choice? Employee gets a reality check six months after job switch

In recent years, job switching has become one of the quickest ways for professionals to boost their income, particularly in the technology industry. Bigger pay packages, better designations and the promise of faster career growth often encourage employees to move from one company to another. However, with layoffs, project cancellations and restructuring becoming increasingly common across the sector, many workers are beginning to rethink whether a higher salary alone is enough reason to switch jobs. A recent story shared on social media has added fresh fuel to that discussion.

The story was shared by Sunny Kumar, a content creator who regularly posts videos about jobs and careers. Through an Instagram video, Kumar explained why he believes a stable role at a large company can sometimes be more valuable than a significantly higher salary at a smaller organisation. To make his point, he shared the experience of a friend whose decision to chase a bigger paycheck ended badly within months.

A tempting offer that looked like a career breakthrough

According to Kumar, his friend had been working at a multinational company and was in a comfortable position. He had a good salary, a solid work profile and the stability that comes with being part of an established organisation.


Everything changed when a smaller consultancy approached him with a much more attractive offer. The company reportedly offered a 60% hike in compensation, a jump that many professionals would find difficult to ignore.

The offer seemed like a major step forward. Higher pay, new responsibilities and the possibility of faster career growth made the move appear like an obvious choice. Kumar admitted that very few people would willingly reject such a substantial increase in salary.

His friend eventually resigned from the multinational company and joined the new employer, believing it would be the right move for his career.

The situation changed within six months

The excitement, however, did not last long.

According to Kumar, the consultancy had hired his friend for a specific project. Within six months of joining, the company reportedly lost that project. Once the business opportunity disappeared, the organisation no longer required the role.

Kumar said his friend was asked to resign and was eventually fired.

The experience left a lasting impact. Reflecting on what happened, the engineer later admitted, "I left my MNC job for a 60% hike. Six months later, I was laid off. Looking back, I feel a lower salary at a stable company would have been a better choice."

The story quickly resonated with professionals who have witnessed similar situations in recent years as companies across the technology sector continue to adjust hiring plans and reduce costs.

Why Kumar believes stability matters

Using the incident as an example, Kumar urged employees to look beyond salary figures when evaluating job offers.

"If you are working in a stable job, good company, good salary, then I would really suggest, even if you are getting 60%, 70%, or 100% of hikes from smaller companies, at least for six months, one year, don't make these switches," he warned. "The IT sector is really volatile nowadays; you never know what's going to happen."

His comments reflect growing concerns among professionals who have seen rapid hiring followed by layoffs. During the hiring boom, switching jobs frequently often resulted in substantial salary increases. Today, many workers are paying closer attention to factors such as company stability, business performance and long-term job security.