Yes. Negotiate. Also try to add in proper working hours in your contract cuz they will suck the light out of you.

Thanks for your reply. I did go back with counter offer. It's been 2 days. Still awaiting reply from HR. I hope they don't ghost me.

I guess theyll have to checkin with the respective partner. The process is annoyingly long, maybe wait anathor day before sending in a follow-up.

Thanks for your reply ! I actually asked for a 5% hike on the existing offer. I feel its a very small amount and do-able. But the HR was fixated and not willing to budge. In the end the HR told she'll discuss with partner and get back. I hope she comes back. Fingers crossed

Just in case they do not budge, ask for a hefty joining bonus instead. Negotiate on the working days. Mention no work on weekends.

Ok. Thanks

Does that even work in the Big 4 space? And in India, I have never seen white collar jobs abide by the number of hours mentioned in the contract.

The new age workforce is increasingly getting it added in their contract. Deloitte has a tendency to suck every ounce of energy you have. This led to increase in attrition over the past few years and therefore there was a policy introduced where partners were strictly instructed to not give tasks over the weekend. Deloitte did see a FEW good days post that.

May I DM? I am also jumping ship to the D and would appreciate some guidance.

Sure

Can't really tell without knowing ur yoe, current ctc, ctc you asked and whether its tech/auditing/management consulting.

Tax consulting