A programmer working at the American multinational financial services firm JP Morgan has triggered an online discussion after sharing a screenshot of a job offer from Google. Kartik Jolapara, who came across the profile of a person with ten years of experience earning an annual salary of Rs 65 lakh, described the package as a "crazy offer" and wrote: “What 10 years of experience can get you?” According to the screenshot shared by Jolapara, the individual had been offered a salary of Rs 65 lakh, a Rs 9 lakh annual bonus, a Rs 19 lakh signing bonus, and a Rs 5 lakh relocation bonus.
The Google job offer sparked positive reactions on social media, with people applauding the individual for securing a position at one of the world’s leading tech giants.
what 10YOE can get you :P- crazy offers pic.twitter.com/1RVG5QRo8N
— Kartik Jolapara (@codingmickey) September 28, 2024
Here are some of the reactions:
One user commented, “I’ve seen people with similar experience earning more than that. It’s not that crazy if you look closely.” Another added, “Tier 3 college with no CS background? Now that’s impressive. Not sure if the offer is, though.”
A third user quipped, “Well, if Google’s offering this much, I guess I need to polish my CV.” Some felt that despite the experience, the offer wasn’t particularly exceptional. “Seems fair but not mind-blowing,” one person wrote, while another remarked, “Considering it’s Google, I expected a bit more in terms of perks.”
Another comment summed up the sentiments of many, stating, “Great for him, but for those of us in the industry, this is just another day at work.”