TheLifeCompiler
TheLifeCompiler

I'm happy with my pay and work. But my boss, parents and social circle think i deserve more.

CTC 11LPA 3YOE Java developer, Fintech industry Graduated in electronics & communication engineering Fortune ~250 company product based

I like my work, sort of a workaholic and kind of an over achiever (not trying to show off or be a narcissist). My boss literally told me to get an offer elsewhere and he will match it, he got me a promotion and a 40% hike. But I hardly find the motivation to search for jobs. I'm a good problem solver, but I find the whole interview and selection process in the IT industry very systematic.. they test on concepts which hardly get used at work on the ground level. If i grind for a couple of interviews I would certainly get a good offer and get retained at my company, but I don't find the motivation to job hunt and prepare for interviews. I participate in all my company's innovation initiatives and hackathons. Won a couple of them. I love sharing knowledge, and I don't limit myself to any role, I can work as a Product owner, tester, dev, support engineer, and often contribute to a lot of forums within my company.

I'm not that into money. Everyone I say this too tells me to give my money to them if I don't want it. Lol. So I'm convinced that I'm not being practical.. Is something wrong with me? I agree that I deserve more, but should I do something about it?

I also suppose that I'm in a sort of a comfort zone which is preventing me from preparing for interviews.

Thanks for reading this, I'm open to sincere thoughts as well as jokes.

13mo ago
TallTales69
TallTales69

Stop living for other peoples perceptions, including your parents.

Live your life, enjoy what you do and be accountable only to yourself.

Your parents will be happy when you're happy.

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