India, June 18 -- A frustrated Indian techie sparked a debate on social media over salary expectations after he accused a company's HR department of "disrespectful" salary negotiations, comparing the experience to haggling in a sabzi market.

The post, made in the r/developersIndia subreddit, struck a chord with many in the tech community who say they've experienced similar treatment. The techie, a data specialist with four years of experience, said that the hiring process ended in a lower salary offer than what was initially discussed.

The techie said that the NCR-based firm required relocation and in-office presence, prompting him to quote Rs.19 LPA during salary negotiations. discussions. However, after all interviews were complete, t...