A software engineer working for a multinational corporation in Delhi NCR has shared their distressing experience on Reddit, revealing that they received only a ₹9 salary increase after two years of dedicated service. The employee joined the company in May 2024 as an intern, later transitioning to a full-time role with an initial annual package of ₹4.25 lakh. Despite their hard work, they have seen little financial improvement, with no salary increment in the second year. Contractual obligations bind them to the company for two years, with a hefty penalty of ₹1.5 lakh for early termination and a six-month notice period, complicating their desire to leave. The demanding work routine includes both office presence and client-side visits, with no reimbursement for travel expenses, adding to their financial strain. The employee expressed feeling trapped and unable to save, stating, “I feel like I am stuck in a hole everyone's taking benefit of.” Their post highlights the frustrations many young professionals face in a challenging job market.