6 months Ago i changed Job and while in Notice period like good student have not considered better offers from other companies just because I committed to recruiter and Joined new company without going for offer hunt now paying price i realised I screwed up my career by compromising on many areas i.e Job level, CTC and role...without having any choice now changing my job ( Due to my experience getting offers) but again now in notice getting better offers, do you think i should pick better offer?

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I did this mistake 3 times in my career so far. I thought it was wrong and unethical. Recently, I realized that my collegues were earning around 80% more than what I earn when I joined in my company. I'm planning to do it in my next switch as I don't want to be underpaid any more. My company gave 25+ % hike multiple times, but still I was underpaid.

There is no standard in salary for a specific role or anything in most of the companies. It is possible that a lateral entry earns more than his lead. So, the only reason why people are getting better package is because of an existing offer. My policy is that if a company is asking for existing offers, I shouldn't worry too much about screwing them. There was a time when some HR used to say that we can offer only 30% as it is the "company policy". Anyway, they have the profit margin to pay a decent salary for sure.

I'm planning to be upfront about my intention to small companies or startups as it can affect them more than a company who has the reputation and budget to hire someone in short period of time.

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You should definitely take the better offer. Try to collect 3-4 offers atleast so that you can negotiate and get the package what you want.

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@L&T what would be your suggestion for someone who is having same mindset as you? I am also hesitating to be shameless and hunt for the package I want as I am already having one offer. I know I will regret it later but want to know how you feel as you have already been in that position and know that you have done some mistake.

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I never want to backout from the offer once i agreed because i know how much effort people need to put from other side to hire right candidate may be because I strongly believe in good karma but after my current experience where hiring team took advantage and played too low and after suffering for a while i understood if u have to struggle let it be with more package end of the day u get something more than struggling fully...now still I prefer to get my offer revised than denying it for few lakhs more..if new company is willing to consider then mark it for long term career!

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Go for higher offer and also for better roles and projects. Everyone is doing it its not a crime..

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