Hi ZSers,
Got an offer from ZS Associates as AC (Profile: ETL developer) They offered Gross 13.5
Gross+Variable: 16
ELRP: 9L
I have Total YOE 5+
Current CTC is 8 ( I was underpaid in prev. companies 😢)

Do you think if I can ask for more? I still have 2 months for joining.

Also, One of my friend recommends to join ZS, could you please tell how is the WLB of a developer at ZS?

Suggestions and Tips are Welcome 😊

Thanks in Advance!

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I would suggest, take another organization offer. I have left ZS in 6 months. Thing's are not really good in ZS. On JD they mention ETL developer etc. But on ground you will get something like ops work. Which is also on internal tools, they do not use Informatica etc tools.

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Hi OP this is a good offering for AC profile. I don't think you will be able to negotiate beyond this anymore.
ZS has to maintain the parity and bandwidth for all the roles so that they can give you yearly hikes without creating any parity for next role people.

WLB as a developer is better than most groups in ZS

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Hi OP, also the ELRP amount comes with 8 months lockin period. If you leave before that you will have to return it.

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Hey OP, 9L ELRP is inflated amount it is divided into 4 years.

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Yes, you are right.
It's divided in four as follows:
FY: 1.5
SY: 1.5
TY: 2.5
Fourth Y: 3.5
I will get this amount on completion of each year.

This is less to be honest, you being 5 years experienced but ZS will not increase the offer now.

WLB will mostly be bad

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Thank you for feedback...
Yes, I'm applying for more organizations. I'm planning to stay for 3+ years in next organization, so will have to chose next company wisely

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Try negotiating the base pay to 15+ at least. They are trying to lowball you. The AC layer starts at 12.5 so definitely you should be getting 15 atleast, considering your workex.

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Abhi tk pesa kam tha ab personal life bhi kam ho jaegi!! DO NOT JOIN ZS.!

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You are getting way too less for your YOE.... They easily give 15base to ppl with 3.5YOE...
Nd my suggestion....dont join zs
Jis din inke client sensible ho gaye...zs will be no more

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Try for 15 gross.
Rest everything is fine

WLB : Expect average 10 work hours

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Except WLB , all good.

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WLB will go upside down, otherwise everything is superb

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Isn't 5+ yoe eligible for Consultant level?

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Not sure how that is decided :(

First of please don’t ask for WLB😂 but I can assure you work culture is best at ZS💯, ZS treats it employees like “jamai”.
And for your pay scale ask for 15 gross because ELRP is kind of trap as it is vested over 4 years
(1.5 ,1.5.,2.5,3.5) at the end of each year.
Meanwhile you have 2 months , hunt for more jobs and all the best !!

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ZS is noce to join as last option 🥹

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Lucky dude. Nah ZS doesn't negotiate easily but please ask for 16 gross minimum.

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Work Life balance is not good here, trust me on this. I feel depressed working 10-12 hrs a day.

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Offer is good & the WLB is worse, expect 12 hours of average work. You could be assigned to more than 1 project at a time.
Also ELRP is conditional.

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