A tech professional recently shared a dilemma on Reddit that many in the industry face, choosing between financial gain and emotional fulfillment at work. The user, who wished to remain anonymous, revealed that despite receiving multiple lucrative offers, they decided to stay at their current company due to the strong team culture and personal connections.
“I honestly love it here: my team is great, my managers are kind, and I have close friends here (one of them is like family to me),” the Reddit user wrote. Their current role pays 8.3 LPA, but after interviews prompted by friends, the individual secured two offers around 15 LPA.
Balancing Money and Emotional Value
The user acknowledged feeling underpaid compared to peers in similar roles, stating, “The problem is — I’ve always fel

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