u/HeyItsAmisha

Hey everyone, need advice from people who know Indian agency culture (Gurugram).

I recently joined a Big 4 agency in Gurugram 10 days ago. During my job hunt, I had two offers on the table:

Agency A (Current): Better role profile on paper, but 1.25 L lower CTC than the second offer.

Agency B: Higher CTC (which would have bumped me into the tax slab anyway), but the role profile seemed slightly less aligned with what I wanted.

I chose Agency A for the long-term career growth of the role. Now that I'm here, it feels like a mistake:

Turns out, it's a mess:

Zero Onboarding: No KT, no documentation, no support.

Overwhelmed: Work is piling up rapidly and I'm expected to deliver with zero context.

Culture: People are unwelcoming, judgmental, and WLB is non-existent.

I'm struggling 10 days in and regretting my choice.

Questions:

1. Can/should I reach out to the other agency to see if their offer/role is still open?

2. How do I navigate this with my manager without it backfiring in a toxic team?

3. If I quit within a month, do I just wipe this off my resume entirely?

Appreciate any inputs!

Hey everyone, need advice from people who know Indian agency culture (Gurugram).

I recently joined a Big 4 agency in Gurugram 10 days ago. During my job hunt, I had two offers on the table:

Agency A (Current): Better role profile on paper, but 1.25 L lower CTC than the second offer.

Agency B: Higher CTC (which would have bumped me into the tax slab anyway), but the role profile seemed slightly less aligned with what I wanted.

I chose Agency A for the long-term career growth of the role. Now that I’m here, it feels like a mistake:

Turns out, it’s a mess:

Zero Onboarding: No KT, no documentation, no support.

Overwhelmed: Work is piling up rapidly and I'm expected to deliver with zero context.

Culture: People are unwelcoming, judgmental, and WLB is non-existent.

I’m struggling 10 days in and regretting my choice.

Questions:

1. Can/should I reach out to the other agency to see if their offer/role is still open?

2. How do I navigate this with my manager without it backfiring in a toxic team?

3. If I quit within a month, do I just wipe this off my resume entirely?

Appreciate any inputs!

Hey guys,

Moving to Pune soon and looking for leads!

What I need: A 1BHK (unfurnished/semi-furnished) OR a single occupancy room in a pre-occupied 2BHK.

Preferred Location: Baner. But since my budget is ₹10k–14k max, please let me know if Baner is realistic, or if I should look at nearby areas like Balewadi, Sus, or Pashan?

About me: Working professional, pure veg, and a major hygiene freak (cleanliness is non-negotiable!). I have no other restrictions though, love a peaceful vibe.

Move-in date is 1st June. If you have any leads, are looking for a flatmate, or just have area suggestions, please comment or DM.

Thanks in advance!

Hey everyone! I’m looking for some perspective from women in their early 30s who have had to balance career growth with personal life milestones.

I’ve been in a Long Distance Relationship (LDR) for a very long time. For the past year, I’ve been working a remote role which I thought would be the solution, but the reality is tough: the work has no growth, I’m not learning anything, and the environment has become quite draining.

The Dilemma:

The Offer: I just received a great onsite offer! It’s a significant career step with excellent learning opportunities. However, taking it means going back to being long-distance.

The Personal Side: My partner and I are planning to get engaged or married by the end of the year (fingers crossed for parental vibes!). Because of the nature of his work, he is tied to his current location and cannot relocate.

The Market: We all know how hard it is to find a good remote role in this economy, which makes me feel guilty for wanting to leave one—even if it’s making me miserable.

I’m mentally exhausted in my current role, but I’m also tired of the distance. If you were in my shoes, would you prioritize the career "leap" now, or stay in a stagnant role to prioritize being near your partner as you start a new chapter?

Would love to hear your experiences or any advice on how to make a decision.