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This blog was originally started under the title, News and Some Views, after the requirements of my first job as a content writer got me introduced to the world of Blogosphere. Other than being an editor and occasional blogger, I am interested in discovering life…always chasing (and all possible efforts are made towards mastering) ‘new’ things. Spontaneity interests me. Drop your comments to let me know what you feel about some of the things I have written about. Most of these emanate from our day-to-day experience. Let me know your side too.

Monday, March 2, 2009

The term called 'net-take home salary'

Well, these are times of recession and being a fresher it is difficult to get a job. And even if you manage to get one, the companies are duping people in giving them the agreed upon salary. Certain technical terms are suddenly propping up when they are handing you over the pay- check which was not discussed when you were recruited.

This is the first time i'm using the blog to talk about a personal grievance, because i'm clueless about what to do, how to deal with the situation, how to register my protest, because given the situation in the market i just cannot resign. Currently, i'm working in a MNC as copy- editor. Before this fraud, i just loved my job. I was happy editing the manuscripts. But everything changed with the arrival of the paycheck. the take-home what was agreed upon, suddenly isn't what i was supposed to take home, but less than that ( some sudden deductions have been made). I'm being told that i should have clearly asked what is my ' net take-home', which according to them means what i'm getting in-hand. ( I have worked earlier, though for brief periods only, as well but have never encountered such duplicity from the employer. But publishing industry, is new to me)

Moral of the story is that if you are a fresher in the field in these times of recession, be careful. If a fresher chance to read this blog please be careful while negotiating your salary and if someone experience in the job market happen to read this blog, please give some adivce.

3 comments:

humanobserver said...

I will say one word 'compromise.' I understand your points and I feel that it can happen to anyone. Second. this is recession time. I admit, but at the same time, companies are still hiring. So stick to your work and try to explore your potential.

Unknown said...

If you are talking about India job market really it’s recession time, but it’s not only problem for you, we or for India it’s very difficult time of entire world.

What I am thinking is that India’s recession time is began now because our country GDP or Inflation rate is not going on right direction.

So my personal suggesting is try to survive in job otherwise concentrate on study, try to do some special from common people, find out some unique idea for your feature growth and start work on something for your personal growth.

Amrita said...

but the sector i belong to is not affected by recession at all..it not abt recession or anything..its just how to dupe people n recession is nothing but a bloody excue to do that...this is wat my point is