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Reddit users are divided over whether he should risk leaving a workplace he enjoys. (Representative Image/Pexels)
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News18•12-10-2026, 16:45
Software Engineer With Three Hikes Asks Reddit Whether To Quit 23 Lakh Job
  • •A software engineer earning 23 lakh per year is contemplating leaving his job despite receiving three salary hikes and two promotions since joining the company in October 2023.
  • •His salary has grown rapidly from an initial package of 10 lakh to 12.5 lakh, 18.5 lakh, and finally 23 lakh through strategic resignations and counter-offers.
  • •While he enjoys a flexible hybrid work model, supportive management, and a good leave policy, he is driven by the desire for a higher salary due to his in-demand AI skills.
  • •Reddit users advised him against resigning without a backup, warning that switching solely for money could lead to a toxic work environment and suggesting he secure another offer first as leverage.
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Key Questions Answered

The software engineer's annual package grew from an initial ₹10 lakh to ₹23 lakh after receiving three salary hikes and two promotions since joining the company in October 2023.

The engineer works on AI-related projects, which include building AI agents, chatbots, and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) systems.

Reddit users strongly advised him against resigning without securing another job first, suggesting he obtain an outside offer to use as leverage or insurance before making any moves.

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