Techie agrees to Rs 28 LPA offer, asks for Rs 36 LPA two days before joining. CEO calls it ‘nonsense’. What happened?
Published on: March 11, 2026, 2:15 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times
A startup CEO's social media post detailing a developer's last-minute salary renegotiation before joining has ignited debate. The candidate, after accepting a Rs 28 lakh offer, demanded Rs 36 lakh just days before his start date, citing a higher competing offer. This move frustrated the employer, who had halted other hiring efforts.
