Mumbai Firm’s ₹26 LPA Job Post Error Goes Viral: Netizens Amused by Salary Discrepancy

A Mumbai-based company's recent job posting has garnered widespread attention due to a significant salary discrepancy, leading to a flurry of reactions on social media. The advertisement, seeking candidates for a finance associate position, listed a monthly salary of ₹20 lakh, while stating the annual package as ₹26 lakh per annum (LPA).

The inconsistency between the monthly and annual salary figures did not go unnoticed by netizens. One user on platform X (formerly Twitter) remarked, "The monthly salary is 20 Lakhs, but the annual package is 26 LPA. Hmmm interesting." Another quipped, "Now we know why they need a finance person." A third comment humorously noted, "Acute attention to detail, like the extra zero they casually added there."

The viral nature of the post has sparked discussions about the importance of accuracy in job advertisements, especially concerning compensation details. While some users found humor in the error, others highlighted the potential confusion such discrepancies can cause for job seekers.

As of now, the company has not issued an official statement addressing the error in the job posting. The incident serves as a reminder for organizations to meticulously review job advertisements to ensure clarity and precision, thereby maintaining professionalism and trust with potential applicants.