A tech professional recently shared on Reddit that he turned down a ₹45 LPA offer from a top OTT platform in India due to concerns over high workload and relocation from Gurgaon to Bangalore. He now finds himself questioning whether he made the right decision, as his current role at a product-based MNC offers ₹38 LPA. The user said, “I rejected it and now I am feeling guilty’
Career Journey Highlights
The professional detailed his career path, starting with a service-based MNC at 3.8 LPA through campus placement, followed by an EdTech startup at 8 LPA for 11 months. In 2022, he joined a product-based MNC at 21 LPA, exiting after one year due to a layoff. He then moved to a product-based startup at 26–28 LPA, but resigned after two years citing a toxic work environment and constant weekend work. He has been in his current role at 38 LPA, working primarily with the MERN tech stack, without extensive DSA experience.
Reddit Community Weighs In
One Reddit user said, “38 LPA itself is quite a big amount. So you did the right thing by choosing peace over a high workload. You’ll get another opportunity next year to take a shot at 50.”
Another added, “I think after a certain LPA, work culture and work-life balance play a bigger role in selecting offers. Everyone has their benchmark LPA. Mine is 20–25 LPA; once I reach that, I would try to focus on ‘settling’ rather than hustling for a higher CTC, because after a certain point, it’s not worth risking your peace of mind for money. I am 4 years into my career, and that’s my experience so far. Hopefully, I’ll reach my benchmark soon. Fingers crossed. I also hope to get a hybrid/remote role, but let’s see.”
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