Engineering Student Consideration for Job Offer

A user recently shared on social media regarding an engineering student contemplating the rejection of a ₹50,000 per month job offer from a reputable firm. The post highlighted that the neighbour’s son got an opportunity from Forbes Marshal, known for its prominence in his field, largely due to the costs associated with moving from Ahmedabad to Pune.

Additionally, the user mentioned efforts to persuade the neighbour’s son to accept this job instead of waiting for potentially better offers.

The user stated, “He’s thinking of declining because he has to move from Ahmedabad to Pune, and it’s not feasible to manage living expenses on that salary. I am trying to encourage him to consider this offer as it presents a significant learning opportunity, and he can gain valuable experience for a few years.”

However, the relocation expense was not the only factor influencing the young man’s decision to possibly decline the offer.

“He mentioned that others are receiving offers of ₹1 lakh or more in different fields, prompting him to consider biding his time for better prospects. His parents have invested over ₹15 lakhs in his engineering education, and now he is uncertain about his next steps.”

Interestingly, the neighbour’s son is nearing the end of his engineering studies, with campus placements currently underway. Forbes Marshal, a top company relevant to his study area, is offering around ₹40,000 to ₹50,000 monthly.

“He’s contemplating declining because the relocation from Ahmedabad to Pune is a significant factor.”

The post created a division among netizens, with some arguing that a young adult could easily manage living in Pune on a ₹50,000 monthly salary. Others feel the student is justified in seeking a higher salary due to the costs of relocation and the financial investment his parents have made in his education.

“If I were in his situation, I would accept it. ₹50,000 per month would help manage the first year in Pune. Affordable and good food options are widely available,” a commenter noted.

“The issue lies in how he is comparing himself to others. Instead of evaluating how this role might benefit him and bring him closer to his aspirations, he’s measuring his worth against someone else’s salary, which is a significant oversight,” wrote another user.

“Young people often chase ‘better’ offers due to the hefty ₹15 lakhs investment. While his parents may be fine with a ₹50,000 monthly salary, he personally struggles with that decision. Accepting the offer seems wise, but such thoughts are hard to ignore,” observed yet another netizen.

“A white-collar job is truly not worth pursuing unless it presents a plan to achieve a ₹5 lakh monthly salary within ten years,” remarked a fourth commenter.