Gurugram CEO Jasveer Singh Criticizes Last-Minute Salary Demands from Job Candidates
‘Offer accepted, then Rs 36 LPA demand’: Gurugram CEO Jasveer Singh calls hiring experience 'nonsense', post goes viral
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Jasveer Singh, CEO of Knot Dating in Gurugram, India, expressed frustration over a backend developer who renegotiated his salary just days before joining. Initially offered ₹28 lakh per annum, the candidate requested ₹36 lakh after receiving a better offer, sparking a debate on social media about professional ethics in hiring.
- 01Jasveer Singh shared a hiring experience that went viral on social media.
- 02The candidate initially accepted an offer of ₹28 lakh per annum but later demanded ₹36 lakh.
- 03Singh criticized the candidate's last-minute negotiation as unprofessional.
- 04Netizens had mixed reactions, with some supporting the candidate's decision to seek a better salary.
- 05The incident highlights the complexities of salary negotiations in the job market.
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Jasveer Singh, co-founder and CEO of Knot Dating in Gurugram, India, recently shared a hiring experience that has sparked widespread discussion online. Singh had finalized a backend developer's position with an initial salary offer of ₹28 lakh per annum, a 33% increase from the candidate's previous earnings of ₹21 lakh per annum. However, just two days before the candidate's start date, he emailed Singh requesting a salary of ₹36 lakh after receiving another job offer of ₹32 lakh. Singh expressed his disappointment, stating that while negotiating salary is common, asking for more after accepting an offer is unprofessional, especially since the company had halted interviews with other candidates during the waiting period. The post has divided opinions on social media, with some users supporting the candidate's pursuit of a better salary, arguing that job seekers should prioritize their financial well-being. This incident underscores the ongoing challenges and expectations in the hiring process.
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This incident highlights the challenges faced by startups in attracting talent while managing salary expectations, which could influence hiring practices in the tech industry.
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