From free food to fancy titles: Jaipur man lists corporate ‘tricks’ companies use instead of salary hikes
From Free Food to Fancy Titles: Jaipur Man Lists Corporate ‘Tricks’ Companies Use Instead of Salary Hikes
Bharatmorningnews.com – A Jaipur-based professional has ignited online discussions by satirically exposing the alternative perks companies use to replace salary increases. His humorous critique of corporate practices resonated widely, highlighting how businesses often prioritize symbolic gestures over financial compensation.
The video, posted on Instagram by Nikunj Sharma, features the caption: “Things companies do instead of paying you more.” In the clip, Sharma jokes about the perks that feel more like gimmicks than genuine benefits.
“Companies purportedly replace salary increases with perks like complimentary meals, flashy titles, and awards—sometimes even layoffs. Just pay me more instead so I can hire a cook and eat healthy, home-cooked meals.”
“Then comes a promotion without a salary hike—they give you a fancy new title, but your salary remains exactly the same. What kind of promotion is that? Everyone starts asking you for a party, but you still do not have any extra money and cannot even explain the situation properly.”
“Next, they offer variable pay and ESOPs that somehow never get credited. I made the down payment on my car assuming I would receive the variable pay, and now the car itself has become a variable—I do not know whether it will still be with me tomorrow.”
“Then there is ‘Employee of the Month’, probably the cheapest trick of all. The moment you start asking for more money, they hand you an award. What kind of scam is this? The more you complain about your salary, the closer you get to becoming Employee of the Month or even Employee of the Year.”
In the conclusion, Sharma quips: “And finally, the craziest thing companies do when they absolutely do not want to pay you more is remove you from the company altogether. A layoff. You want more money? Please move on.”
The video sparked varied reactions. One user defended workplace meals, noting, “Free food is a valuable perk, especially in a city like Bengaluru, where it matters for several reasons.” Another viewer connected deeply with the content, commenting, “Every single one of these things happened to me, from point five all the way to point one!” Others echoed similar sentiments, with some agreeing, “Yes, this is true,” and another adding, “I agree with you.”
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