Just tell us salary with yoe ..will be more clear then

Software Developer

Software Engineer

Why would you like to join Google or MS, when you are doing good and also with an IPO coming up? Do you think it’s a fluke? For an MNC it might be a bit high, but there are other companies who are giving more than that for engineering roles

Thanks for your response! I have personal reasons to switch, nothing related to the IPO. I’m planning the switch after some time anyway, just looking for perspectives and guidance to make my decision

Program Manager

What role are you in? Any guide to get this much package..?  
 -a fresher

Intern

I’ve been growing really fast at my company with quick promotions and salary hikes, but now I’m considering moving to an MNC (targeting Google, MS). I’m wondering if this kind of rapid growth makes...

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I’ve been growing really fast at my company with quick promotions and salary hikes, but now I’m considering moving to an MNC (targeting Google, MS). I’m wondering if this kind of rapid growth makes it harder to get hired by an MNC.

For example, since I’ve moved up in salary faster than someone with my experience might typically earn, could that make it difficult for an MNC to offer me a role because their salary range for my experience level is lower? Has anyone else faced this situation?

Startup —> MNC: Salary vs Experience?

Startup —> MNC: Salary vs Experience?- Grapevine

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Hola 👋 fellow grapeviners, so in short, I currently work in an early stage startup and I really love the work. Recently, I have a dilemma that should I stay in the startup ecosystem or to go to big tech giants. Obviously 🙄, In mncs the work won’t be rewarded as much as the startups, but i will get good money and wlb. Can anyone show some insight to me?

which path? Startup or MNC?

Welcome to Indian Startups's Private Community

I have worked primarily in bluechip firms all my career (JP Morgan, etc.) and have now transitioned to a fairly niche media company. Is switching back to an MNC difficult, or are you valued more by them since you bring ground level experience by virtue of working at a smaller company?

Transition back to MNC

Chief of Staff

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It's slightly long - It would be great if you could guide me!

Total Experience: 7 years
Domain: Sales
Education: Tier 2 Engineering College
Current TC:  Rs. 60L + ESOPs (mentioning the compensation as it's relevant)

Throughout my life, I have been discriminated against due to not having a pedigree. I have had to work my ass off to reach where I am today.

Currently I'm at a senior position in a startup incubated by an MNC. I still face the following concerns:

1. Extreme difficulty while applying for jobs; Example: my exceptional performance in my previous organisation was not known outside and since I didn't have any "pedigree", I was considered overpaid in the job market.

2. I did join at a decent hike after an year of search and even in the new company, I don't command a lot of respect due to the lack of fancy tags like IIT/IIM/ISB/Booth/LSB/Insead,etc.

What should I do? Does an MBA make any financial sense to me at this Experience and Compensation? If yes, where should I try for an MBA?

Should I do an MBA?

Sales Leader

Especially if you're in an organisation for less than a year.

I see people boasting about a 20% increment, but I understand that they're experienced professionals. 

I know that something more than 5 would be good enough(?) as I still have the imposter syndrome, but let me know how much one should expect if it's quarterly, and after 1 year. 

Thanks.

What exactly is an acceptable increment %?

Account Manager

What is your take on Software engineering learning in a startup than in a Big tech ? Like how does it impact one's career growth ? 


P.S. Please consider Zomato etc. to be big tech and not startups. Thank you

Startups vs Big Tech

Generalist

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There are many polls going on around the salary structure, whether a person is under-compensated or over-compensated. A few things which I have experienced regarding salary.
 
1. Don't compare the out of the organization salary with that of inside the organization salary. It never matches and will never be.
2.Don't compare product based company salaries with service based companies.
3. The people having trending/on-demand skills(new skills in the market) will get paid more than the pre-existing ones.
4. Post graduate degree in any other discipline apart from CSE, IT and MBA are not considered relevant in every company. Very few companies might think about it.
5. Years of experience(YOE) do play a role in salary hike while making a move to a new company, but most of the MNC's have a cap for a particular level(role). It depends upon the negotiation skills of the individual to squeeze out every penny from the company.

Do let me know if I missed out on something. Hope you all have a great career ahead!!!

Salary myths!!!

Software Analyst

After seeing the salaries on the grapevine of Startups and MNC's, what are u more likely to join ??
What are the perks of each one offer ?
How much do u believe these salaries???

Startups vs MNC

I have been interviewing for my next role and was interviewed by a well funded startup with high EBIDTA margins, great management but when it came to offer they offered me 10% to what I currently draw.  The CHRO stated that we are a startup and not a well established multinational firm who can pay well.  On the other hand the multi national company offered me 15% hike on my existing and their VP HR stated we are not some well funded startup who can pay well.  Now this makes me wonder who is actually paying well.  I have not shared my offers with either as it's against my negotiating principals to use offers against companies. .  I can negotiate based on my skills and talent.  It's a position of chief information security officer at the start up and Director Infosec at MNC.  Job profile is mostly same.

Offerd by Startup and a Multinational Healthcare company

Information Security

I wanted to share my journey and seek advice on a concern I've been facing. After completing my undergraduate studies, I worked for two years before deciding to pursue a Master's in Advanced Computer Science in the UK, focusing on a thesis in Machine Learning as a part of course.

This decision was driven by my passion for the field and a desire to advance my knowledge and skills.However, due to some family issues, I had to return to India after completing my master's. 

Since then, I've been working in one of the MNCs here again on developement with very less package 12.50LPA.My overall IT expereicne was 4+ in IT. Despite my efforts and the advanced degree I hold, I've noticed that my master's qualification hasn't been given much consideration; instead, my career growth seems to be solely based on my experience.

I'm beginning to wonder if my decision to pursue a master's abroad has been more of a hindrance than a help in the Indian job market.

I would appreciate insights from this community on a few points:
-->Is a Master's degree valued differently in India compared to other countries?
-->How can I better leverage my advanced degree to benefit my career here?
-->Have others faced similar challenges, and how did you navigate them?
-->Do we really need to have better network in India to go to big positions?

Any advice or shared experiences would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

Is a Master's degree valued differently in India compared to other countries?

Backend Engineer

sounds shitty but have heard such stories

Has HR ever told anybody that they pay their colleague more even when you both are doing the same job just because the colleague holds an MBA?

I feel like I am not growing in my current role at all, also the pay is better, would this be a good step?

Should I move from a product MNC to a service based startup ?

I am working in an Indian MNC as technical lead with 10+ years of experience. My CTC is 24 lpa and for last two years I don't get any increment. This year my manager give me good rating but I am not sure if they will provide any increment or not. So,
1. As per the market is my salary is high or low  compared to my exp?
2. Also not getting any external calls now. When the market will be better for exp employees?
Plz comment.

Current job market for exp professionals.

Tech Lead

Need some guidance. I am currently working in a product based MNC with a decent salary for 8 months. I am having 3 years of work experience. Recently I got an interview opportunity from a US based startup company for a SDE 2 remote role with 50% hike. What shall I do? Should I be continue working in the reputed MNC or try to switch to a startup with 50% hike and complete remote opportunity?

Any help and guidance is much appreciated 🙂

Confused on what to do next

Hi All
I have 2.5 year experience and working as SSE in infy.what salary i can expect while switch. Should i focus on MNC or small company alsi good.
Tech - Hybris developer,spring boot(current 4- 4.5ctc)

Salary expectation while switching

I recently started interviewing after a period of about 5 years and I am very surprised about the change in the way interviews are conducted these days. I have now interviewed for few companies like Sitetracker, Avance Clinical, Iron Mountain and expedite commerce and each organisation had their first round as a fit check round which i’m unable to clear. Can you guys share some tips around it.

Need help regarding Fit check round of interview

Salesforce Developer

I am looking for a switch, my experience is 2.1 yrs as a React/JavaScript Developer. Previous work was also in Node. But major experience is in React. Currently making 8.15lpa fixed. Next ask is 14lpa.

But as a lot of MNC's are still not hiring. The hiring in small-medium scale service based companies seems to be picking up. 

These companies are not ready to shell out this kind of money. Wish to ask if i should wait?

MNC’s start hiring, When?

Hi folks, thinking of writing a regular mini blog here about my learnings being a generalist in the ecosystem.
I currently handle growth at an ecom startup and have previously been through 2-3 startups + a large corporate in my 7 year career.

#1: Why you should not stay only in startups

Recently started reflecting on salaries of many peers who are also startup folks and trying to see where it stands.
There are 3 cohorts:
a. People who started out in Big 4/Corporate & then became a generalist: They've been underpaid the most. First pay was 4-5L, and when they transitioned to startups, started at 7-9L. Over time, growing from there is difficult without MBA.

b. People who have forever been in startups: They earn more than A on average. But here too, there is a delta in their salaries vs. people with same YoE who went to an MBA and are in corporate now. Side note: I've seen this cohort has usually loved what they've done, and being in startups definitely has positively impacted their thought process.

c. People who went to a corporate/big tech etc. mid way: This cohort has done the best long term. Their pay got recalibrated when they went to a larger company in the middle through their career, and when they rejoined startups, they were respected more in salary negotiation.

This is to anybody out there who is a generalist and sees a similar path. Try to sandwich a proper, large company in your career. It gives you perspective on whether you like it and if startups is really your preferred route. And it also recalibrates your pay.

Startups will limit you basis your last salary. Corporates have standards basis bands. Just something to think over.

NOTE: Do share feedback, if this makes sense. And if you'd like to read more of these too.

The Generalist - #1: Why you should not stay only in startups

Not only compensation, corporates help you to learn saying “NO” to not-related tasks. I see young startup folks in the name of “learning” are forced to do anything and everything. In my first startup role, I was handling the responsibilities of a PM + ops, which burnt me like anything without any significant skills gain. Corporate taught me delegation, saying “No” to things which aren’t part of your team.

Product Manager

Corporate Strategist

Welcome to Product Managers's Private Community

I recently interviewed at an MNC and my interviews went great. They also gave a case study.
At the time of final negotiation for salary, i asked for standard 40-45% hike. However they took some time and came back with an offer of almost 95%-100% and literally more than that if i include yearly fixed bonus component.

This was a big surprise to me, and they states that we have done this taking care of pay parity, etc.

I am very happy, 
However, i want to know is this common or happened with anyone else?
Are there such good companies, people and HRs...

Anyone having any thoughts on this?

Has this happened with anyone where you are offered more salary than what you asked for?

Equity Research

I work for a early stage startup (A) right now since about 1.5yrs at base 18lpa (no appraisal since my tenure even though I was told they have a bi-annual cycle, but It never happened)

I have another company (B), willing to offer base 28lpa (but will require relocation). 

I still haven't interviewed at B, and was wondering if i can should talk to A asking for an appraisal? I'm also not sure if i should mention about B at all. 

How much i understand A will be like let us launch something and then we can talk about appraisals, but this has been going on since a year now and we tend to change the architecture or the methodology everytime we almost have something ready to ship. 


That being said still I'd rather stay at A than relocate for B at the moment. 

How should I go about this, any suggestions? TIA

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