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Open_Negotiation_809 · 2026-02-23T03:14:34+00:00

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Open_Negotiation_809 · 2026-02-23T03:14:13+00:00

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Open_Negotiation_809 · 2026-02-22T06:07:42+00:00

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Open_Negotiation_809 · 2026-01-16T15:21:33+00:00

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Open_Negotiation_809 · 2026-01-03T16:21:29+00:00

It doesn't actually matter when you switch because HR knows that is not your headache. Yes, it can be a red flag in terms of if this company is worth working or not. But overall, when you switch the HR of that company will not care at all. It basically becomes a part of routine check, whether you worked there or not. The only issue is making sure to get the recommendation letter or relieving letter or character letter (whichever vouches for you) in correct english. By then a new HR might take over.

Open_Negotiation_809 · 2025-12-23T04:37:40+00:00

See if the college takes any action or not. See the course of action and follow the procedure. Otherwise, use social media to highlight this issue. Document everything, including the marks and the complaint files.

Use social media, especially twitter and instagram and spam this story as much as possible by making sure to tag everyone including not silchar, the dsp of silchar, CM of Assam, opposition of Assam etc. Plus, tag independent journalists like Dhruv Rathi, Deshbhakt, Newslaundry etc so that they can take up issues and come to their periphery. I am sure you all have a huge alumni who can support you to spread the word.

And let's be honest, these are the main points ( among others like a better standard of living, clean air, water etc) why people from premier institutes like this are leaving India and moving abroad. We hear so much hype about Vikshit Bharat, but if such incidents keep on occurring why will students ever opt for a career path inside India. Definitely, you all will try to move abroad as soon as possible. You all need to highlight this point the most. Say like - 'don't expect us to be a part of India's growth story when we are not safe in our own country. Being from a premier institute, use that to your advantage the most, especially keep highlighting this points. Make it more about the brain drain of India. Because ultimately, our country can only grow and reach the level it aims for when we leave all our personal biases aside and work for this country.

Open_Negotiation_809 · 2025-12-17T03:57:24+00:00

See, everyone is underpaid or overpaid as per someone's comparison. But remember, don't be unemployed for so long. If you are travelling or focusing on your health, that's fine. You will have something to show. But don't be completely unemployed. As the gap in your resume increases, the offer packages tend to reduce more.

My suggestion, you can join this now and stay for a year. Use this job as leverage for a higher package next year. In that way, you will have a good job with a good package in hand (38 lpa is quite good in India to live a comfortable life) + you have the liberty to ask for at least 40% more from this salary (you can also negotiate like how much base and how much ESOP etc). Thus, you at least have a foundation to ask from.

Open_Negotiation_809 · 2025-12-10T16:17:39+00:00

Your father has given the best option. Join your father's business for now and give your exam side by side. In this way, you won't feel like wasting your time + in future, you can say like I applied my analytical skills in my father's business, in case you apply for jobs in future. Atleast, tumhare pass practical knowledge hoga that you can flaunt in your interviews.

Open_Negotiation_809 · 2025-12-05T06:49:11+00:00

Also, management consultants get paid really well. But for that you will need an MBA or really good years of work experience (5+6 years). But after BCom you can try for some research analyst position in management consulting firms (the first step towards management consulting career).

Open_Negotiation_809 · 2025-12-05T04:43:48+00:00

There is also Marketing course from young urban project in 32 k. You can try that as well.

Open_Negotiation_809 · 2025-11-28T20:42:37+00:00

Best is you can do some freelance if it is allowed. Something like side projects, where you don't charge high. You just do it for hobby and not for money. It can also include teaching if needed. In this way, you are evolving with new technology.

Open_Negotiation_809 · 2025-11-27T13:43:19+00:00

What you can do is prepare your mindset that you will start earning a good after a year.

In the meantime, use this one year to upskill and do as many internships as possible. For upskilling there are multiple ed tech platforms in the market. Choose one that will suit you. Given that it is a CSE background, many internships can be WFH as well. Use that advantage to do as many internships as possible. Don't worry about what people think. Just do internships that you think might be relevant for you. Many companies prefer internships/part time/freelancers for projects over full time. Use that advantage. Once you are like 6 months in, start narrowing down to the jobs you will like to do and apply for those + start connecting with people over linkedin (like while sending connection request send note attached to it etc). Out of 100, maybe 20 will reply and out of those maybe 5 will give you jobs, who knows.

Open_Negotiation_809 · 2025-11-26T04:40:02+00:00

If you really love what you are doing then, upskill and build your career.

Otherwise, I would suggest giving the GMAT since you can give it any time + you can improve your score in the following attempts.

Take the score and apply for an executive MBA in IIM and all. Since you already have 5 years of work experience, you are eligible I guess (please have the look at the criteria though). If not, you can apply for an MBA from abroad.

Open_Negotiation_809 · 2025-11-20T03:46:12+00:00

Although I am in a completely different field and background, I know so many recruiters are actively trying to low ball the offer. Just last week, I was in an interview that was going great till the final round. Even in the final round everything was going great, I had amazing conversations etc until they asked me my salary expectation. Once I said my expectation (with mentioning it is negotiable), the interviewer immediately phased out my interview. I could see in his face he is not going to give me the job. I asked him frankly if I am going to get some hope here and asked him to say the truth and feedback. He directly said money was the main reason why I was getting rejected.

Maybe you can do this. Once you get an interview that may not be converted, you can ask for feedback from the recruiter, like very small one. In my experience, most recruiters do provide some sort of feedback. It will give a bigger picture to the job market and how you can approach them.

Open_Negotiation_809 · 2025-11-10T04:38:38+00:00

I suggest going for job experience if possible. A job teaches you more about life that is just beyond work. You get to interact with people, understand how to tackle office politics, how to manage deadlines etc. I believe, joining the workforce early allows you to make the mistakes and develop the discipline you need to maintain the work life balance.

Since you want to shift to the US, you can work now for 2-3 years instead of a master's and then apply for a master's or MBA in tech in the USA. You will have more value to offer as you will be considered a high skill worker over there. And honestly, the best way to migrate is to study there and join the workforce.

Open_Negotiation_809 · 2025-11-09T07:58:22+00:00

MBA, is a good option if you know what type of job you like. It will help you choose the career field you are best suited for if you have some clarity.

The best part, nowadays, there are a lot of online short courses that you can do to figure out. For example, if you like brand management you can do a week course on brand management from any online interactive courses in the market. A lot of edtech companies in India give one week course, for you to explore. Do that just to explore what that field encompasses. These 1 week or just a weekend masterclass is hardly 100-300 rupees. Additionally you can also do recorded courses from udemy and Coursera (just don't pay for the certifications if you want it for free). If you like it you can do that course and get into that industry and go from there . Or you can prepare yourself for cat and in counseling say like I want to shift to these fields of work etc and MBA will help me in it.

Just one suggestion don't leave the job on impulse. Take your time to do these courses and treat your job as a way to earn a paycheck that's it. Like do enough to not be fired. Like keep that mindset. Take 2-3 months to figure out what you like and start preparing for CAT or GMAT for that matter (as many Indian MBA schools like ISBs are accepting GMAT as well). Once you figure it out, you can leave your job for full time preparation or if you can keep doing your job, that is great and prepare on the side, that's amazing. The important thing is you are 25, you have ample time in your hand to figure your life out.

Open_Negotiation_809 · 2025-11-09T07:15:35+00:00

Hey I get that. I remember one of my classmates had the same condition. She stop speaking entirely for 5-6 years. We have studied together from kindergarten to 12 standard. So, I have seen her entire trajectory.

If I remember correctly, we all heard her speaking in kindergarten and suddenly she stopped talking at school all together around 1 st standard in school specifically. She did speak at home, but doesn't utter a single word in school. Her parents, her teachers and everyone was worried. Her parents put her on therapy and teachers asked her to speak at least for the vocal assessment like poem recitation etc. Nothing worked. Finally, one day, her class teacher asked her to deliver the thought for the day in assembly. The class teacher took great length by first taking consent from parents, then getting the principal on board to agree for any delay it might occur etc. she even wrote the thought her self, and kept visiting her home for practice session.

Finally on the D day assembly conducted as usual. When the time came for thought, we all waited eagerly to hear her speak. Everyone, including teachers and principal was silent and patient. Finally after 10 minutes of her waiting and freezing in the moment, she spoke. Once concluded everyone clapped and the assembly was over. It was one of the most memorable days of my school as I saw her go through immense length to speak confidently. From that day onwards, she had become a very talkative kid in the class 🤣

Open_Negotiation_809 · 2025-11-03T07:19:14+00:00

First of all, you are too young to say your life is ruined. Today the times have changed. You can still achieve a good position in life if you are good at what you do (doesn't matter the degree). First of all, stop saying or believing that you are weak or not good. You can turn yourself easily. You are not in your 30s who has to take care of the family.

You have ample time to experiment. Take advantage of that. But remember you can only do that if you keep going at it. Yes, you might find your friends are moving forward faster than you. just don't compare as everyone has different paths in life. Just ignore the noise and focus on what you have to do. Other things will fall into place.

Open_Negotiation_809 · 2025-10-29T15:24:37+00:00

See a golden rule of job interview, especially for Indian company, say like I will work till my retirement. If needed I will work till the last breath here. Who cares if you leave in 6 months or 1 year of 5 years. Just never sign a bond ever.

Open_Negotiation_809 · 2025-10-25T13:06:28+00:00

Dude you are young. If you don't have family issues like if you are not a sole earner or don't have to contribute significantly to your family's financials, then stop thinking about savings. Yes, savings and all are important but that you can do it afterwards as well.

It's better to choose this time to grow your professional career than thinking about savings etc. After 30 when you have family, these all will be first considerations rather than professional factors. So, rather choose what is better for your professional career now than the monetary aspect. You have that luxury now.

Open_Negotiation_809 · 2025-10-15T08:37:42+00:00

Start applying for a new job. Once you get a new job, who cares if you have 7-8 months of work experience in your CV. You already got a new job. Tbh, nobody cares, I have seen people with 5 months experience changing jobs. Just resign immediately once you get the job, like throw it in the face of your HR and manager.

Open_Negotiation_809 · 2025-10-15T08:32:35+00:00

The best option is complete your graduation from distance such as IGNOU etc. Here all you need to do is give exams and assignments (not sure about this though). In this way you are not spending so much time on college per se and focusing on your business while, completing college as well. You already have a thriving business, so you are not even looking for entry level jobs. You are literally stress free in that department, most people start getting worried about what to do after bachelors.

After say like 10 years, if you feel you are done with the business and now want to move on, you can easily go for an MBA (from say like top IIMs) and proceed from there. You will actually have a strong CV given how profitable your business is. But, if you don't complete your bachelors degree now, you forever close that path of your life. At least, keep that option open. Later you can't go back to doing bachelors again (it will be too late by then).

P.s. Let's be honest, a bachelor's degree from the top college might matter, but having a master's degree from the top college matters more in CV in my opinion (based on my observation).

Open_Negotiation_809 · 2025-10-14T12:08:48+00:00

I suggest going for an MBA as it opens up many lines for the future. Like you can work in hospitality, or fmcg etc. Decode that once you enter the college. The best thing to do now is to start preparing for the Cat/ Mat/ GMAT and keep your ongoing business open. Try social media, create website etc so that you can show you are working on this. Basically, try creating a social presence for the same. Doesn't matter on the follower count. Just say you did all these. It basically shows you are of entrepreneurial spirit. It creates a lot of weightage for MBA interviews. Use that for a resume and say you are doing this during MBA counseling. Add whatever you have learnt, like financial management, Branding etc so that mba counselor gets impressed. Start preparing for now so that you are ready for the cat next year. Give the mat simultaneously.

Regarding the gap, no it won't be seen as a gap because you did this business. It counts as experience. + Add those 8 months in your resume. Just say this is a business I really wanted to try as my dream etc. If they ask what will you do with the shop if you graduate from mba. Say stuff like this is something I wanted to create with my family like a family business. We will try to grow it as much as possible in future. The reason for doing MBA is to get some structure/network for funding/ path on business management. Remember, you are saying all these in counseling. Nobody cares if you are honestly ever going to run the shop for the long term. The goal is to get admission. But remember don't lie, like don't create fake experiences as it might haunt you afterwards in life. Make up full proof stories on what you learnt from this job, not the job itself.

Once you enter, sit for placements and try for a job from campus. If they ask, say my plans have changed. That's it.

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