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Why your monthly take-home is lower than CTC divided by twelve, and what each salary component — basic, HRA, PF, gratuity, TDS — actually means.
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Research your range, answer the expected CTC question, counter politely and know when to stop — with scripts you can adapt for calls and emails.
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A clause-by-clause checklist for Indian offer letters: salary break-up, probation, notice period, bonds, non-compete and red flags to watch for.
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