First year of brand marketing job for an early series, well funded fintech startup.
My previous (first) job had ₹45K (5.5LPA) in hand after a role upgrade, but for this job I had to move out of my city, use up all my emergency fund, have a LOT more expenses now and the in-hand came up to just ₹51K (6.5LPA + 1L bonus + esops)
Had no leverage at the time of signing so didn't say anything.
The real kicker? I was hired as part of a strat change that the founder pushed for, and my impact has been immediate and undeniable. Our metrics doubled within 6 months of me joining and we're a respected brand in our vertical.
I am doing gigs on the side to start rebuilding my emergency fund coz salary se barely kuch bachta hai.
I want a comp revision before the appraisal, but too nervous to ask for it.
Could use some advice or just tell me if I'm being a dumbass for having these expectations
