How much of your salary should go towards your home loan EMI?Homebuyers should assess their monthly surplus before applying for a home loan. An affordable EMI fits comfortably after essential expenses...
31 Aug, 2026, 12.20 PM IST
Candidate accepted a lower CTC without negotiating: Delhi-based interviwer discovered the heartbreaking reasonDelhi-based entrepreneur Kanika Jain shared how a candidate accepted a lower CTC without negotiating after being unemployed for seven month...
17 Aug, 2026, 08.52 AM IST
Can you build a ₹5 crore retirement corpus on a ₹15 lakh salary with EPF alone?Can EPF contributions secure a comfortable retirement for those with higher salaries. With an annual income of ₹15 lakh, one can potentiall...
12 Aug, 2026, 06.07 PM IST
Festive hiring set to rise 15-20% as frontline roles get more specialisedTemporary festive hiring is expected to grow15-20%across retail, ecommerce, quick commerce, logistics, FMCG and consumer durables, TeamLeas...
12 Aug, 2026, 02.27 PM IST
Techie quit his Rs 33 LPA job without another offer. He got rejected thrice, then accepted Rs 29 LPA job. He said, 'I did what I felt right'A techie earning Rs 33 LPA quit his work-from-office job without another offer after months of heavy workload. Pune-based founder Vanesh Ma...
07 Aug, 2026, 03.19 PM IST
Techie quits Rs 33 lakh job without offer, accepts lower pay for better work-life balanceA tech professional resigned from a Rs 33 lakh job without another offer. He prioritized mental health and family time over a higher salary...
07 Aug, 2026, 12.16 AM IST
Employee earning Rs 14 LPA demanded for Rs 18 LPA package. Recruiter agreed, but candidate still got rejected. Delhi entrepreneur shares the real reasonExtended notice periods are creating major recruitment dilemmas for many businesses. Skilled candidates frequently face rejection because o...
31 Jul, 2026, 01.02 PM IST
New tax regime: Save up to Rs 65,500 in tax through your employer's NPS contribution; here's how to claim itSection 80CCD(2) provides a tax deduction for employer contributions to NPS. This benefit remains available under the new tax regime for sa...
23 Jul, 2026, 01.05 PM IST
Techie 3xed his salary in just 1 year: Java full stack developer shares tips on how he went from Rs 7.8 LPA to Rs 24.8 LPAA Java Full Stack Developer dramatically boosted his salary from ₹7.8 LPA to ₹24.8 LPA in a single year. Strategic job switches, a bold mov...
25 Jun, 2026, 10.47 PM IST
3x salary hike in just one year: Employee reveals the risky decision that helped him jump from 7.8 LPA to 24.8 LPA incomeA Java Full Stack Developer shared on Reddit how he nearly tripled his salary within a year, increasing his package from 7.8 LPA to 24.8 LP...
24 Jun, 2026, 11.04 PM IST
₹36 lakh job offer vs ₹25 lakh salary: Gurugram techie says higher package brings lower take-home, flags Mumbai cost worriesA Gurugram-based tech professional faces a career crossroads. A new job offer in Mumbai promises a higher annual salary but a reduced month...
06 Jun, 2026, 06.55 PM IST
Rs 80 LPA job offer, but Rs 40 lakh is 'kidnapping insurance': Podcaster shares IIM placement anecdote with 'ransom cover'An IIM Calcutta placement story has gone viral, revealing an Rs 80 LPA offer where Rs 40 lakh was designated as 'kidnapping insurance' for ...
06 Apr, 2026, 01.53 PM IST
Job seeker reveals the one question that has got them ghosted by the HRAn Indian professional, returning home after years abroad, faces difficulty finding a job despite a strong background. Companies prioritize...
07 Jul, 2025, 06.27 AM IST
Does a high CTC necessarily mean a high salary?Most large companies tend to follow the CTC concept. However, the extent to which they may be doing so may be different.
01 Dec, 2015, 04.00 PM IST
- Negotiating salary? Here's what you should know
The high compensation promised by your employer often whittles down to a minuscule take-home pay. Here's what you should know before you ne...
08 Mar, 2011, 05.21 PM IST
- Higher CTC doesn't always mean higher pay
This year's campus recruitment season is on. It is that time of the year when corporates hunt for talent. Scrutinise your salary like a vet...
21 Dec, 2010, 02.55 PM IST
- Catch in the big-bang offer
The ‘CTC’ on offer is far higher than the actual salary you may take home, or in some cases, even the gross package.
20 Dec, 2006, 03.10 AM IST