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Freshers, Don’t Underestimate Yourself: Your First Salary Decides Your Future Pay By : Vijesh Nair Date : 19/12/2025 In today’s competitive job market, freshers often make one critical mistake — undervaluing themselves. Driven by fear of rejection or lack of experience, many accept low salaries without thinking long-term. What most freshers don’t realize is that your first salary becomes the foundation of your entire career. Industry experts and HR professionals warn that employers often expect freshers to work at the same pace and responsibility level as experienced employees, especially in startups, IT services, sales, media, and operations roles. You May Be a Fresher, But Your Expenses Are Real Whether you are a fresher or a senior employee, your monthly expenses remain the same: Rent or hostel fees Food and daily travel Mobile, internet, and utilities Family responsibilities Health and emergency costs Your salary should be decided based on your living expenses and survival needs, n...