Corporate Professional Rejects ₹23 LPA Job for ₹18 LPA: Know Why

Amidst the ongoing debate about toxic work cultures and the need to balance work and personal life, a corporate professional's decision has taken the internet by surprise.

While many prioritize high salary packages when considering job offers, a marketing professional named Dev Kataria shared on LinkedIn how his friend rejected a lucrative ₹23 lakh per annum job offer, opting instead for one that offered ₹18 lakh per annum.

Initially, Kataria hesitated to agree with his friend’s decision. However, after learning the reasoning behind it, his perspective changed.

“Recently, a friend of mine rejected a job offer of ₹23 LPA and accepted one for ₹18 LPA instead. Initially, I thought he was making a huge mistake,” Kataria wrote in his post.

Kataria Shares His Friend's Reasoning

Kataria revealed that the company his friend chose offers a hybrid 5-day work culture and is known for promoting exceptional work-life balance. In contrast, the ₹23 LPA job came with a strict 6-day work week and no option for remote work.

His post emphasized how priorities have shifted in recent times, noting that his friend’s health had suffered from the grueling work hours in his previous role, and that he now values having personal time.

“It got me thinking about how priorities have shifted more and more people today are prioritizing flexibility, balance, and time for themselves outside of work. The idea of constantly burning out to chase a paycheck is losing its appeal. My friend shared how his health suffered from long work hours in his previous role, and how he now values spending time with family and friends, and even just having some 'me time.' In today's fast-paced corporate world, it's becoming clear that a healthy balance is just as important as the salary. We all deserve to have a life outside of work,” Kataria added.

"This decision is a reminder that compensation goes beyond numbers; it encompasses the quality of life we seek," he concluded.

Gen Z Prioritizes Work-Life Balance

According to a PTI report, surveys suggest that 47% of Gen Z professionals prioritize work-life balance when evaluating potential employers.

“Work-life balance is one of the crucial factors to consider in any job for Gen Zs, with 47% of them citing this as a key element when evaluating potential employers,” the report stated.

(With PTI Inputs)