‘Client pays ₹5 lakh, I get 5%’: Techie claims employer blocking early exit after 220% hike offer

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A techie claimed they landed a 220% hike offer but were denied an early exit their manager due to project renewals. The employee shared that they are considering absconding; however, social media users urged them to negotiate instead.A techie asked Reddit users for help dealing with a situation at work. (Representational image created using AI.)“Got a 220% Hike Offer but Current Company Is Delaying Early Release — What Should I Do?” an individual wrote on Reddit.Also Read:

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