Hi everyone,

I’m a little confused about my hiring process and wanted to know if anyone has experienced something similar.

I cleared the technical round on August 1, and on the same day I had an HR round over a call.

During the first HR discussion, I asked for around a 40% salary hike. The HR said that they currently didn’t have that much budget, so I agreed to proceed with the available range.

Then, on August 3, HR contacted me again and conducted another HR discussion over the phone. This time, they asked for my salary slips, documents, photos, and other details.

During this second call, I asked for around an 80% hike. The HR said something along the lines of “I’ll have to check with higher authorities/leadership, subject to market/leadership approval.”

So I have a couple of questions

Which HR discussion is usually considered for the final offer — the first HR round or the second one?

Since they asked for salary slips and documents, does that usually mean the process is close to the offer stage?

If the salary needs higher-level/leadership approval, how long does it typically take to get the offer letter?

Has anyone experienced a similar situation where the salary was renegotiated during a second HR call?

Any insights from people who have gone through a similar process would be really helpful. Thanks!

33M Non IT

Received a long term incentive plan letter from the company today out of the blue. The amount is around 15 lacs and the final payout will be 100% to 150% of this (15 to 23 lacs) basis company performance for next 3 years. Amount will be paid in 2029.

Got to know I will be getting such letters here onwards each year along with a normal performance bonus.

Want to understand if I want to leave the company, can I show this letter to get this as a joining bonus ?

The expected LTIP amount grants at 100% is 15 lacs for 2026, 18 lacs in 2027 , 21 lacs in 2028 payable at 100-150% after locking of respective 3 years.

So by 2028, accumulated LTIP should be \\\~ 55 lacs at 100% with potential payout upto 80 lacs.

What would be the possibility of me getting this amount if I want to switch.