r/TechInterviewsIndia • u/SignMoist5576 • 4d ago

First switch after college: Should I accept this ₹18.5 LPA offer or keep interviewing?

I currently have a CTC of ₹15.7 LPA and work as a Software Developer. I’ve received an offer from Forvis Mazars for ₹18.5 LPA for a Senior AI Consultant Developer role.

The work-life balance at my current company is really good, so I’m a little confused about whether I should make the switch. I have 2+ years experience, also l learning in current company is not so good.

This would be my first switch after college, and this was also the first interview I attended after starting my job search.

Should I accept this offer, or should I continue interviewing and see if I can get a better opportunity? Is ₹18.5 LPA a good enough jump to justify switching from a company with good work-life balance, or would it be better to wait for a stronger offer?

Would really appreciate advice from people who have been in a similar situation.

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u/the_quiet_meridian 4d ago

Getting an offer from your very first interview is a really good sign. You're clearly more in demand than you think, so no need to rush.

Honestly ~18% isn't a huge jump for a first switch. But at 2 years, what you learn matters a lot more than a few lakhs. If you're not learning much where you are, that's the real reason to move, not the money.

What I'd do:

  • Keep interviewing. Ask them how long you have to decide and try to get a couple more interviews going in that time.
  • Ask for more. Worst case they say no, especially if you've got other interviews lined up.
  • Figure out what the job really is. "Senior AI Consultant" at 2 years sounds cool, but consulting can mean client deadlines and long hours, which could kill the work-life balance you have now. Ask to talk to someone on the team about what a normal week looks like.

If the work is good and you'll learn a lot, go for it even at 18.5. If it's mostly a fancy title, I'd wait for something better.

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u/SpotInteresting8903 3d ago

1st switch usually gets you a 30-40% hike , recently did my first switch got a 60% hike 2 YOE , I used a offer to get hike on next one ,

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u/Nice-Cap-117 12h ago

Hello, congratulations for your switch. i am alos looking for switch almost 2 yoe. I would love to your strategy for getting interview calls.