“7.2 LPA to 16?”: Recruiter says he’s “out of touch with today’s generation” after 100% salary hike expectation, internet says 'nothing wrong in paying...'A recent post on X ignited a debate on hiring expectations and salary jumps. A tech professional questioned a candidate's request for a 100...
03 Jun, 2026, 11.53 AM IST
Quit metro life for a smaller city? Here’s the real money math Indians must check before movingMany are trading metro life for tier 2 cities, seeking better quality of life, cleaner environments, and reduced stress. While income may f...
18 May, 2026, 11.01 AM IST
'Rs 3.5 lakh packages in 2026?': CA warns Gen Z about following passion in 20s instead of prioritizing high-income skillsYoung Indians are questioning the advice to follow passion. Finance expert Nitin Kaushik argues for building financial stability and high-i...
17 May, 2026, 07.56 AM IST
The growing pay gap: AI skills drive 60% higher salaries in techAI-skilled professionals are commanding significant pay premiums, earning up to 60% more than their peers in other tech fields. This wideni...
07 May, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Why smart people choose wrong careers: Overconfidence, prestige traps, and 5 signs it’s time to switchBrilliant students often get stuck in careers, while average performers thrive. This happens because intelligence is an engine, not a drive...
27 Apr, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
Why Do People Suddenly Lose Interest After Getting The Job They Wanted?Many people lose interest in their dream jobs soon after getting them. This happens because the brain's dopamine release stops once the goa...
25 Apr, 2026, 01.42 PM IST
IIT graduate in MNC questions the new reality of tech jobs due to AI usage. 'Watch reels in office and then go home'A young IIT graduate working at a major MNC has sparked an online discussion after sharing that his high-paying job involves little to no m...
04 Apr, 2026, 11.03 PM IST
Earning Rs 60,000 but spending Rs 50k? CA shares how to escape the income vs lifestyle trapCA Nitin Kaushik highlights the income versus lifestyle trap. Many individuals earn more but experience financial stress. He suggests incre...
29 Sep, 2025, 06.18 AM IST
Salary cannot make you wealthy, says CA: Explains why you’ll always be behind expenses and what to doRelying solely on a salary is unlikely to create real wealth, warns CA Nitin Kaushik. Even with annual increments, rising living costs ofte...
28 Sep, 2025, 07.13 PM IST
Bengaluru cab driver's monthly salary at IT giant he worked with leaves techie in shockA tech professional's cab ride revealed surprising income disparities. The driver, a former IT employee, earned a good salary. He left due ...
17 Jun, 2025, 03.19 PM IST
Why a Bengaluru techie doesn’t mind half the salary in Canada as compared to the USAn Indian tech professional in Canada earning $140,000 annually explains his contentment despite lower pay compared to US counterparts. He ...
26 Nov, 2024, 01.25 PM IST
Hiring picks up pace with a year on year 11% uptick: Foundit Insights TrackerHiring is on the rise with an 11% year-on-year increase in July 2024, despite a 1% month-on-month decline, as reported by Foundit. Salary g...
07 Aug, 2024, 12.22 PM IST
Pay gap shrinks: Will BTech grads stay MBA course?A Deloitte survey revealed a significant narrowing of starting salaries between MBA and BTech graduates in India. The pay gap has reduced t...
16 Jun, 2024, 05.30 AM IST
Indian companies to raise staff salaries by 9.8% in 2024; highest in APAC regionCompanies in the banking, financial services and insurance (BFSI) sector (10% vs 9.8%), retail (10% vs 9.9%) and captives (9.9% vs 9.8%) ha...
06 Nov, 2023, 07.39 PM IST
Average salaries expected to increase by 10.2% in 2023: EY Future of Pay reportProjected salary increases for 2023 are slightly lower than the actual increases for 2022 across all job levels, except for blue-collar wor...
22 Mar, 2023, 01.24 AM IST
View: Covid reminds us that national strength needs massive, non-farm, formal job creationCovid reminds us that the only sustainable solution for our healthcare, education, sanitation, and nutrition challenges is raising India’s ...
07 Jun, 2021, 11.45 AM IST
How to negotiate your salary during the coronavirus pandemicNegotiating salary in normal times is stressful. It becomes even more stressful during pandemic times if you have been through salary cut o...
16 Dec, 2020, 05.30 PM IST