09/09/2026
💰 “What salary are you expecting?”
This is one of the most important questions in an interview—and one of the easiest places to lose money.
Most candidates immediately throw out a number.
❌ “I’m expecting ₹12 LPA.”
❌ “I’m looking for a 30% hike.”
❌ “Anything around ₹15 LPA works for me.”
But here’s the problem:
The moment you give your number, you may have created the anchor for the negotiation.
Instead, try:
👉 “What salary range has been budgeted for this role?”
If they say, “That’s not how this works…”
You can calmly respond:
“I’d first like to understand what the role is worth to the company before I put a number on what I’m worth.”
Because you might be thinking ₹10L…
…while their budget is ₹15L.
And if you say â‚ą10L first?
They may happily offer you â‚ą10.5L.
You didn’t negotiate badly.
You just negotiated against yourself.
🔥 Salary negotiation isn’t about being difficult.
It’s about not leaving money on the table unnecessarily.
Save this before your next interview. đź“Ś
And send this to someone who is currently job hunting.
