Every hiring season, I see the same recurring pattern, especially among fresh graduates: The first priority is always, "Sir, package kitna milega?"

I understand the ambition. We all want to support our families and progress in life. But this rigid "Money First" mindset is often the single biggest blocker to gaining the crucial experience that actually leads to high salaries later.

I recently spoke to a fresher who rejected an $18,000 per month offer because they expected $35,000.

The problem? Their resume was empty: no real-world projects, no measurable results, just a degree.

The Problem: Timing is Wrong ❌

I gave him the hard truth: "Beta, tumhara target galat nahi hai... but timing galat hai. Pehle value banao, phir value charge karo."

When he asked, "Sir, experience ka kya fayda, jab salary low ho?" I told him what every fresher needs to internalize:

"Low salary is not permanent. Low skills can be permanent."

Your first job is not the result of your career; it’s the foundation. Salary is merely a reflection of your current market value. If you have zero market proof, your value is low.

Your First Job Decides Your Future (Not Your Income)

Instead of focusing on the final paycheck, focus on what your first job delivers:

1. Foundation: Structured training and professional processes.

2. Network: Access to senior mentors and industry connections.

3. Exposure: Hands-on experience with industry-standard tools (e.g., Tableau, Python, Salesforce).

4. Proof: Measurable results for your next resume (e.g., "Automated X process," "Built Y dashboard").

The Example: Experience is the Real Shortcut 🔑

Look at a simple case study:

• A student accepted a 17k internship offer. While working, he focused entirely on building measurable skills, not complaining about the pay.

• In just 3 months, he built 2 revenue-tracking dashboards, automated 4 manual reporting processes, and achieved Data Cleaning Mastery.

• The Result: His next job was immediately accepted at 38k—same city, similar role.

The difference? Three months of solid, results-oriented experience.

If you are a fresh graduate, the "30k to 40k chahiye" mindset is dangerous. High expectations combined with low experience lead only to long delays and repeated rejections.

Final Takeaway: Earn Proof, Then Money 🎯

Money is crucial, but money without experience is simply a fantasy. Use your first role as a paid training ground.

• Rule 1: First earn exposure, then earn money.

• Rule 2: The market pays for proof, not just potential.

• Rule 3: Experience is what creates negotiation power for the rest of your career.

🔥 Ready to build the 'Proof' that gets you noticed?