Hi everyone,

I was laid off after 3 years as a backend eng. Took time to upskill, built full-stack projects, started applying Dec 2025. Got multiple calls

I've cleared technical rounds for some startups but get rejectd after HR salary discustn. When I follow up, they say "interview wasn't strong."

Previous CTC: ₹19.5L | Expected: ₹22-24L

Qstn:
1. Is ₹22-24L too high for 3 yrs exp?
2. Should I lower to ₹18-20L?
3. Any red flags in my approach?

It's been a year. Appreciate honest feedback.

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