A hiring story of a candidate shocked by a sudden drop in promised salary has caught widespread attention. A post shared by X user @Simon_Ingari explained how the HR manager’s final offer did not match the numbers discussed earlier.
The X user narrated the story of a candidate who was told across three interviews that the salary would be $10,000 (roughly Rs 9,50,000) per month, yet the final offer letter mentioned only $6,500 ( roughly Rs 6,17,500).
When the candidate questioned the discrepancy, the HR manager called the earlier $10,000 figure a projected number. “I understand. The number discussed in interviews was more of a projected figure,” said the HR.
The candidate insisted it had been presented as the confirmed salary in every interview and wondered how it could suddenly drop at the final stage.
The HR manager insisted that the offer letter showed the approved salary and described it as competitive. The candidate disagreed, saying that it did not align with the figure discussed earlier.
“Good. Because three interviews saying $10,000 and one offer letter saying $6,500 isn’t miscommunication,” said the candidate.
The candidate ended the exchange by calling it “bait,” implying that the offer was misleading.
The post has since sparked widespread reactions, with users sharing similar experiences and questioning hiring transparency.
One user wrote, “Classic bait and switch. They wasted three rounds of your time knowing damn well the budget was $6,500. This isn’t ‘miscommunication’ — it’s deliberate. Walk away. Companies that start the relationship by lying about pay will keep finding creative ways to undervalue you. Your time and skills are worth more than their games.”
Another X user said, “A good employer-employee relationship cannot be based on dishonesty and deception. As a new employee, the impression you’re giving me regarding the values upheld in this company is appalling. Let’s rectify this, dear HR.”
Another user added, “Walk away immediately because a company that drops thirty-five per cent after three rounds will only lowball your raises later.”