Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Graduate Accepts Lower Pay After Company Denies PPO
An engineering graduate was very excited about his internship because it promised a high salary of ₹35 LPA.
He worked hard and was told he would definitely get a full-time job offer.
But just before the internship ended, the company said none of the 90 interns would get a job offer.
The company said they were spending money on AI and not hiring interns full-time.
The graduate had to take a much lower-paying job of ₹6.5 LPA.
Many people online said this happens a lot, and companies sometimes promise jobs to make interns work hard but don't keep their promises.
Some people said it's better to work at a place with good ethics, even if the pay is lower.
An engineering graduate accepted a ₹6.5 LPA job after his company denied him a promised ₹35 LPA PPO.
The company assured all 90 interns they would receive PPOs but withdrew offers two days before the internship ended.
The company claimed it was focusing on AI investments and not hiring interns full-time.
The graduate and other interns expressed disappointment and uncertainty about their future job prospects.
Online discussions revealed similar experiences, with users advising caution and prioritizing ethical workplaces over high salaries.
- Who
- An engineering graduate from a tier-1.5 college and 89 other interns
- What
- The company denied PPOs to all interns, leading the graduate to accept a lower-paying backup offer
- When
- Two days before the internship ended
- Where
- At the company where the internship took place
- Why
- The company shifted its focus to AI investments and was no longer hiring interns full-time
Company's Perspective
Interns' Perspective
Hiring Decisions
Company's Perspective
Hiring decisions are driven by business priorities and financial constraints, not just individual performance.
Interns' Perspective
Interns work hard and are promised PPOs based on their performance, expecting fair compensation for their efforts.
Transparency
Company's Perspective
Companies may not always be transparent about the likelihood of PPOs to motivate interns.
Interns' Perspective
Interns expect transparency and honesty about job prospects and compensation.
- Initial Offer
- ₹35 LPA
- Final Offer
- ₹6.5 LPA
- Number of Interns
- 90
- Company Focus
- Artificial Intelligence
- Internship Duration
- 6 months