Rs 57 lakh remote job vs Rs 68 lakh Bengaluru offer: Techie in Madurai plans 20-hour weekly train commute, asks if it’s worth itA tech professional in Madurai is weighing a Rs 57 lakh fully remote job against a Rs 68 lakh Bengaluru offer. The new role offers a Staff ...
28 Sep, 2026, 12.52 PM IST
One answer to HR’s salary question can cost you the job or result in underpayment. Career coach says, 'Never say…'Salary expectation questions are common in interviews, but stating a specific number can reduce a candidate's negotiating power. Career coa...
28 Sep, 2026, 10.35 AM IST
Dubai woman finds living in Mumbai expensive, returns within 15 days after heavy traffic and non-stop honking leave her exhaustedA Dubai based woman named Farah has said her short trip to Mumbai left her surprised by how expensive the city has become, and how quickly ...
28 Sep, 2026, 07.14 AM IST
H-1B visa millionaire: Indian expat shares how he built wealth without a ‘lucky investment’Indian expat and digital content creator Pritesh Jagani has shared the steps he says helped him become a millionaire while working in the U...
27 Sep, 2026, 12.55 AM IST
Same Rs 3.5 LPA offer, two very different choices: 4 years later, one reached Rs 38 LPA while the other switched domainsTwo college batchmates received the same 3.5 LPA Wipro offer in 2022 but took different paths afterward. One rejected the job and spent two...
26 Sep, 2026, 11.44 PM IST
Don't cut salaries: Ministry sends a missive to companies after new ₹25,000 EPF wage ceilingThe Labour and Employment Ministry has instructed employers to maintain employees' statutory wages after raising the EPFO ceiling. Workers ...
26 Sep, 2026, 11.39 AM IST
8th Pay Commission: Can Level 8 employees get Rs 1.52 lakh/month gross salary in 8th CPC?8th Pay Commission salary calculator: The 8th Pay Commission is set to convene in Mumbai and Bengaluru to deliberate on salary structures a...
24 Sep, 2026, 05.35 PM IST
Bank strike news: Will September salary be credited on 25th? What Central govt order saysBank strike news: The September 2026 bank strike has raised questions over salary payments. A Ministry of Finance order allows Central Gove...
24 Sep, 2026, 01.04 PM IST
Central government employees, pensioners to get payouts on September 25, 2026: Ministry orders early disbursal of salaries, pensions amid 3-day bank strikeThe central government is taking steps to ensure that employees and pensioners are not affected by the upcoming nationwide bank strike. Sal...
24 Sep, 2026, 12.14 PM IST
EPF wage ceiling at Rs 25,000: What it means for employees, employers and take-home payThe Union Cabinet approved raising the EPF wage ceiling to Rs 25,000. This change impacts mandatory PF contributions for employers and empl...
23 Sep, 2026, 12.59 PM IST
What got your business here won’t take it to the next level: Why the growth playbook changes for foundersGrowth has a way of changing the questions a founder needs to answer. In the early stages, the focus is often immediate: find customers, bu...
23 Sep, 2026, 07.00 AM IST
8th Pay Commission calculator: Can Level 8 employees get Rs 18 lakh in arrears for report implementation delay?8th Pay Commission news: The 8th Pay Commission’s report submission and implementation timeline will determine employees’ arrears. For Leve...
22 Sep, 2026, 12.31 PM IST
Think a Rs 1 lakh salary means a Rs 60 lakh home loan? CA explains what banks actually checkA Rs 1 lakh monthly salary does not automatically mean you can get a Rs 60 lakh home loan, CA Nitin Kaushik explained. Banks assess factors...
22 Sep, 2026, 10.03 AM IST
Sharing your salary with everyone? Woman explains the comparisons and pressure it can createA woman on social media shared her advice on discussing salaries, urging people to be selective about revealing their exact earnings to fri...
21 Sep, 2026, 08.11 PM IST
Woman warns against sharing exact salary with everyone. Experts reveal pay conversations can help, but context mattersA woman’s warning against sharing exact salary figures has sparked debate over financial privacy, workplace comparisons and pay transparenc...
21 Sep, 2026, 08.08 PM IST
Salary increase strategy for '2x hike': 5 career mistakes to avoid that quietly keeps your income lower than your market valueA corporate employee with more than 15 years of experience has shared his views on why many professionals struggle to see significant salar...
20 Sep, 2026, 02.54 PM IST
Salary jumped from Rs 25,000 to Rs 1.2 lakh, but financial stress didn’t. Bengaluru CA explains what went wrongA Reddit user earning Rs 1.2 lakh monthly at 28 said they still feel financially stressed despite their salary rising from Rs 25,000 in 202...
18 Sep, 2026, 07.53 AM IST