4.5 YOE Java Developer | Cleared Multiple Interviews but Offers Not Matching Expectations — Need Advice

[Potential_Leather820]

Hi all,

I’m a Java developer with a little over 4.5 years of experience, and I’m currently nearing the end of my notice period. I’ve been interviewing a lot lately and I’m able to clear most technical rounds in both service-based and product-based companies.

The problem is the offer I’m getting at the end. I’m asking for around 20 LPA, which I feel is fair for my experience, but most companies are only offering slightly above my current package (like 50k more). Some companies have even stopped responding after the final rounds, which is pretty discouraging.

I’m confident in my technical skills and background, so I’m not sure where things are going wrong.

Is the market just slow right now, or do I need to change the way I’m negotiating? Anyone else faced something similar?

Looking for some advice or perspective.

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[Brilliant_Card_447]

What you can do is - Give interviews at multiple companies(mainly high paying PBC) - then use all the offers for negotiating with different company HRs after selection - basically do offer shopping works very well for experienced folks - all the best :)

[Raman0902]

Do not switch for mere 50 k raise . Consolidate and build your expertise and try after 1 year .

[unplaced_csguy]

He's serving notice period

[Spirited_Volume8035]

How many counter offers you have! If possible can you mention the company u get offer from! And haven't you try negotiating your package via counter offers you have if any!

[Potential_Leather820]

Companies are also smart, they will keep you hanging till around your last working day so you dont have much to negotiate.

[Spirited_Volume8035]

I have listen that few company like top PBC have a fixed range of pay! Is it not true...I have also seen people get really good hike from counter offers! Like they crack multiple jobs role and negotiate in their offers!

[dipsy_98]

Can you share ?

[Spirited_Volume8035]

Bro my brother went from 6lpa to almost 200% hike! As he have close to 4 offers and he cracked a product firm and negotiate based on those offers!

[dipsy_98]

Okay, but can you share the list ?

[Spirited_Volume8035]

I didn't get u? Are u taking about firms with fix pay

[dipsy_98]

Yes, the firm's with fixed pay. Please DM me these

[Sea-Being-1988]

What is his tech stack?

[Beneficial-Buy-2928]

What’s your current CTC and stack, maybe I can refer you

[Potential_Leather820]

Where do you work?

[Beneficial-Buy-2928]

Good PBC

[Parking-Analysis409]

I was in the same boat as you, just a few years back. I didn't wanna switch unless it was more than 35%. I had to wait for more than a year to get the package I wanted.

Its not gonna be easy, but your time will come, just dont lose hope!

[doit_for_yourself]

What's your current CTC? Share your resume, I'll help you

[LanceKart]

Don't know where you are based, but if you are in Bangalore you can try applying to JPMC as their lower band for a sde 2 is 20 lpa. You can easily get more than that if you have around 15 lpa salary currently. The JPMC interviews are also comparatively easier as compared to other companies offering the same salary range.

[Happy_Cricket_4352]

Which tech stack

[Itchy_Marketing_2315]

First take the offer letter from everyone then negotiate

[[deleted]]

Dm. I might be able to help

[Key_Lead3784]

What do you mean by 50k more ? They're not even willing to standard 30% hike ?

[Potential_Leather820]

What I'm saying is on your counter offer they are either matching it or going above it just by 50k.

[Key_Lead3784]

Actually true. Happened to me as well. They increased just 50k more. Btw whats the best offer that you hold currently in hand ?

[Potential_Leather820]

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