Job Seeker Rejected for Asking About Salary, Reddit Users React

A job applicant was left stunned after being turned down for a position simply for inquiring about the in-hand salary prior to moving forward in the hiring process. The individual took to Reddit to share their experience, questioning whether seeking clarity on the take-home pay was a valid reason to lose a job opportunity. The post, titled 'Got rejected over asking about in-hand salary,' sparked a lively discussion among users regarding the appropriateness of such questions during the recruitment phase.

The candidate recounted applying for a job through the platform Indeed, where they were contacted by a recruiter from a small company. The recruiter initially informed the applicant that the offered salary was 2 LPA (Lakhs Per Annum) and inquired if they were interested in proceeding with the application. Before moving on to the next steps, the candidate asked for clarification on the monthly salary they would actually receive after deductions, posing the question, 'What will be the in-hand salary?' Instead of providing an answer, the recruiter abruptly stated, 'If only salary is the concern, then we believe our company may not be the right fit for you. Thanks and all the best with your search for the job.' This unexpected response left the applicant bewildered.