An MBA graduate’s recent LinkedIn post detailing his disappointing experience with a Zomato job offer has sparked online debate, drawing attention to salary expectations and employer attitudes. The individual, who had applied for an Associate role at Zomato, shared his frustration over the offered salary, which he claimed barely covered the basic living expenses in Gurgaon, where he was expected to relocate.
In his post, the man described the hiring process as “heartbreaking” and “frustrating.” He stated that despite his repeated attempts to negotiate for a reasonable salary adjustment, the response from Zomato was dismissive. The HR team allegedly responded with a blunt “Take it or leave it” attitude, leaving him feeling unsupported and undervalued, particularly after relocating from another city with his family.
“I tried multiple times to ask for help or at least a reasonable adjustment, but I saw no effort from Zomato’s part to support me,” the man wrote. His plea for a relocation package or a salary revision was met with no changes, deepening his sense of disappointment.
The post quickly gained traction on LinkedIn, with some expressing sympathy for the man’s plight and others questioning the professionalism of venting frustrations on social media. While some supported his stance, pointing out the need for fair compensation and better treatment of employees, others advised the individual to delete the post, suggesting that public rants could damage future job prospects.
Some users raised concerns about whether the salary details were communicated upfront, with one commenter asking if the man had applied knowing the terms. However, other responses expressed solidarity with the man’s call for more transparency and fairness in the hiring process.
The post sheds light on the challenges many workers face when dealing with job offers that don’t align with the high cost of living in cities like Gurgaon. It also raises questions about how companies, like Zomato, approach employee compensation and relocation support. Zomato has yet to respond to the claims made in the post.
