Akshay Saini, an engineer based in Dehradun, has ignited a significant debate on social media with his outspoken critique of India's corporate appraisal system.
In a candid post on X (formerly Twitter), which has garnered over 483,000 views, Saini minced no words in expressing his dissatisfaction with the current state of internal promotions and salary increments in Indian companies.
Saini's remarks struck a chord with many professionals as he highlighted the prevalent issue of disappointingly low appraisals and promotions, often in single-digit percentages, failing to keep pace with the rising cost of living. His assertion that switching jobs is the only viable route to achieving high salaries in India's corporate landscape resonated strongly with his audience.
In his tweet, Saini emphasized that starting with a low salary often necessitates frequent job changes to attain higher compensation levels, particularly in the software engineering domain. He criticized the broken internal promotion processes in most companies and stressed the importance of salary in relation to quality work.
The HARD TRUTH is,
— Akshay Saini (@akshaymarch7) May 2, 2024
if you start your career with a Low Salary,
you will have to switch jobs to reach High salary.
(as a Software Engineer)
The HARD TRUTH is,
Internal appraisals are very low.
Internal promotion process is broken.
(in most companies)
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Despite acknowledging individual responsibility, Saini urged those feeling underpaid and unsuccessful in obtaining raises or promotions to consider switching jobs. He cautioned against greed but advocated for fair compensation, asserting that individuals must take charge of their career trajectories.
Saini's bold statements have sparked widespread discussion about the challenges faced by professionals in navigating India's corporate landscape and have underscored the need for reform in the appraisal and promotion systems of companies across the country.
