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Hey Fishes,

I need help deciding between two offers:

My current role is in a FinTech product-based company.
YOE: 3.6 years
Current CTC: 8 LPA
Tech Stack: Java + Springboot + Microservices

I have offers from two captive banks:
Standard Chartered: 13 LPA fixed + 1.3 LPA variable = 14.3 LPA
Bank of America: 13 LPA fixed

Is there room to negotiate further?

Should I use the Standard Chartered offer to counter Bank of America?

This is my first job switch, and I'm unsure about negotiating. What if my counter is beyond their budget?

Help, please!

Offer Dilemma: Standard Chartered vs. Bank of America – Need Advice!

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Got a call from INK IT Solutions about a job. Talked roles, salary expectations (₹3.5–4.5 LPA with my 10 months tech support experience). Interview went okay. But when I asked regarding the budget of this role he denied 😂 and he said tell me your expected CTC. I felt like I can go upto 5-6 lpa CTC. 
But here’s the weird part: they asked for my masked Aadhaar (last 4 digits visible) and a selfie via email for verification! Felt super awkward.
The client company is NTT Data 
They also wanted: 
- Current company name 
- Current CTC ( 2.2 lpa ) 
- Expected CTC 
- Total experience 
- Relevant experience 
- Notice period time 
Verification is fine, but personal docs after just a call? Seemed unprofessional. especially without any formal confirmation or offer. 
Plus, their ratings are lower than my current company’s, which is kinda funny 😄.
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A relieving letter is usually just a formality but for one ex-Wipro employee, it became a serious blow to his reputation.

The Delhi High Court has ordered Wipro to pay 2 lakh to a former Principal Consultant for making defamatory remarks in his relieving letter.

Wipro called the employee’s conduct “malicious” and blamed him for an “irreparable breakdown” harsh words the court said could damage his career and reputation.

The employee challenged these remarks in court, saying they damaged his character and credibility. The court agreed, calling the statements unjustified and harmful, especially when they can affect future job opportunities.

The court’s order was
Wipro must pay 2 lakh as compensation for the emotional and professional damage
A fresh termination letter must be issued without any defamatory content
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