The user admitted they felt guilty after discovering that a co-worker with over a decade of experience was earning significantly less.
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The post continued, “He has 12 years of experience in direct selling and has worked at Reliance, Vijay Sales and Croma. He recently changed industries. The office boy also overheard our conversation and shared that he earns ₹15,000. I’m feeling super guilty. I feel like the company is taking advantage of them, but at the same time I’m new to this industry and don’t know the ins and outs of it.”
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One user commented, “You are all in different roles. It is also possible that the expectations from you are higher than usual or the expectations from them are lower. That will naturally reflect in compensation. As someone working in marketing at a small firm, be prepared to work odd hours. Keep learning and upskilling during your free time. Cheers and good luck.”
Another wrote, “Don’t feel guilty. Salary is not just about years of experience. It is about skills, market demand and taking risks. I have seen this first-hand. For example, I earn around ₹22 to ₹23 LPA, while some of my peers with similar experience earn ₹14 to ₹15 LPA in the same role at different companies. The difference was not experience. It was continuous upskilling and switching jobs when growth stalled. Long experience alone does not guarantee a higher pay cheque.”
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Many agreed that skills, job switches and salary negotiations matter more than years of experience.
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