A job candidate’s viral story is showing why respect in interviews matters more than any fat paycheck. Recently, a job candidate stunned the internet by turning down a tempting 35% salary hike because the people interviewing her were rude and acted like they didn’t care.
This has started a big discussion about what work is like in India.
Respect beats money
Purvi Shah, an HR executive, wrote all about the incident on LinkedIn. She said the person was in the last round of interview when the manager kept cutting her off. Even though they offered her a hefty 35% hike, she didn’t take the job.
She said, “If they don't listen now, imagine what it’ll be like after they hire me.” That pretty much says it all. It shows how some companies aren’t treating people who want to work for them very well.
Looking closely at workplaces
Shah’s post got a lot of attention, and tons of people commented on social media. A lot of people said that companies talk a lot about how good their “culture” is, but that's all it is, just talk. Companies brag about how they understand and listen to people, but it doesn’t seem that way when you meet them.
The woman ended up getting a job at a smaller company. It didn’t pay as well, but she was much happier. Six months later, she was doing great and running her own team. She told Shah, “I get paid less, but I’m less stressed.”
Her story shows that the real culture isn’t about cool benefits, fancy offices, or free food. It’s about how people treat each other, like when someone is trying to say something.
What people are saying: Money or culture?
Lots of people on social media gave their opinions. One person said, It’s not just about the money. It’s about feeling like you matter at work. Others said that workers want to know that their work is appreciated, and money can’t buy that.
This whole thing brings up an important point for India’s businesses: good pay can bring people in, but being treated well is what makes them stay. Companies need to understand that every interview shows what it’s like to work there every day. If they aren’t kind and don’t listen when they’re hiring, good people will keep turning them down, no matter how much they pay.
