Archive · 19 May 2025
Salary Debate Erupts After Recruiter Calls Job Applicant 'Joker'
Imagine someone applying for a new job and asking for a much higher salary than what they currently earn.
A person hiring for a tech company shared their thoughts online after an applicant asked for a big raise.
Some people thought it was unfair to call the applicant names.
Others said that if the applicant is good, the company should pay them what they're worth, regardless of their current salary.
The discussion is all about what's fair when deciding salaries.
A Gurugram-based recruiter posted about a job applicant's salary request.
The applicant sought a salary of Rs 19 LPA, up from their current Rs 8 LPA.
The recruiter criticized the applicant, using the term 'joker' in the post.
The post sparked online debate about salary benchmarks and hiring practices.
Many users argued salaries should be based on skill, not previous earnings.
- Who
- A recruiter, and online users.
- What
- A debate arose online after a recruiter criticized a job applicant's salary expectations.
- When
- May 19, 2025.
- Where
- Online, and in Gurugram
- Why
- The recruiter's critical comments about a candidate's salary expectations sparked debate about fair hiring practices.
Public Response
Recruiter's View
Salary Justification
Public Response
Salary should be based on the value brought to the company, skills and role fit, not solely on prior compensation.
Recruiter's View
Candidates must justify large salary jumps.
Professionalism
Public Response
Criticizing candidates publicly is unprofessional, regardless of the perceived fairness of the candidate's requests.
Recruiter's View
The recruiter was defending their stance and experience.
- Applicant's Current Salary
- Rs 8 LPA
- Applicant's Salary Demand
- Rs 19 LPA
- Recruiter's Company Budget
- Rs 24 LPA
- Recruiter's Criticism
- Candidate was called a 'joker'