Job posting that sparked outrage
The viral job posting was shared on social media by the X page “Indian Tech & Infra” on August 13.The post read, “Cognizant has announced an exciting off-campus mass hiring drive, welcoming applications from candidates belonging to the 2024 batch. Application deadline – August 14. Package – INR 2.52 LPA.”
Within hours of being shared, the post amassed over 1.5 million views, along with numerous likes, shares, and comments. The salary package, which translates to Rs 21,000 per month before deductions, drew widespread criticism from social media users who felt the offer was too low, especially for a role in the competitive IT sector.
Social media reactions: A mix of humour and concern
The job posting appears to have become a talking point on social media platforms, with some users expressing disappointment and others making fun. Here are some replies to the post:
- One user sarcastically remarked, “2.52 LPA is very generous. What will the graduates do with so much money?”
- Another user, going by the name Manu, pointed out, “This package was offered to the 2002 batches. No house, no free commutation, no free food. All this to be managed in just 18 to 19K rupees after PF deduction in metro cities.”
- Himanshu Rajawant wrote humorously, “That’s barely enough to cover a year’s rent in a village and a few packets of Maggi. Cognizant must be running an experiment to see if people can live on chai and hope.”
- Vishnu Pradeep appears to have provided a more analytical take, “Tech companies hiring is a good sign while taking the recent layoffs into context. But 2.52 LPA is seriously concerning. 10 years ago, the average package was around 3 LPA. Instead of the emoluments growing, we have lower payouts now. Not sure if it’s due to higher competition (excess supply of candidates), lower projected profitability, or something else.”
Also read | Apple iPhone 15 Plus is available for just Rs 17,870 on Amazon; check exchange deal and bank offer