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Basically, I’m at a crossroads. I’m currently an Associate Team Lead (Business Analyst) at a SaaS startup. I work remotely from Delhi and my CTC is 7.75L (6.75 Fixed + 1 Variable). With performance incentives, I’ve been taking home about 63k-65k per month. I have been able to perform well till now so got 10-12k extra per month on top of my fixed salary(52k).

The problem is, my current company is in bad shape. They’ve laid off senior management, 50% of the sales team, and several engineers lately. They aren't hiring replacements, so I’m currently managing a team of three BAs while doing the full workload of an individual BA myself. It feels like a sinking ship and the stress is getting high.

I recently cleared all rounds for a role at Times Internet for Data Analyst role. They offered me 10.5L (Fixed), which is a 55% jump on my fixed pay, but only a 35% hike on my total CTC. After PF and taxes, my in-hand will be around 77k.

The main issues:

• The Commute: It’s 100% in-office in Noida. I live in West Delhi and there’s no cab facility, so I’m looking at 2-2.5 hours in travel daily by metro.
• Title Downgrade: I’m moving from "Associate Team Lead" back to "Data Analyst." HR says it’s because I only have 2 years of experience, but it feels like a step backward on my resume.
• Market Rate: I’m not sure if 10.5L is actually a fair market rate for my experience, or if I should be holding out for more.

I’m really torn on a few things:

1. Is 10.5L a fair market rate for 2 years of experience at a place like Times?
2. Does the "Times Group" brand on a resume outweigh the title downgrade?
3. Is the 12k extra in-hand worth the 2+ hours of daily travel?

If I stay at my current job, I’m worried the company might not survive or I'll get burnt out doing three people's jobs, but I’m not sure if the 12k extra in-hand is worth losing my remote flexibility and spending 10+ hours a week in traffic. I have to decide by Monday and I don’t have any other offers right now. Company is really not in a good shape but i don't think they are going to fire me immediately.

What should I do? Is the "Times Group" brand worth the title downgrade and the commute, or should I keep looking for something better? I have got the appointment letter already. Joining date is 18th May 2026. My notice is 2 months. They have asked me to put down my papers and negotiate the joining date with the HR.

Basically, I’m at a crossroads. I’m currently an Associate Team Lead (Business Analyst) at a SaaS startup. I work remotely from Delhi and my CTC is 7.75L (6.75 Fixed + 1 Variable). With performance incentives, I’ve been taking home about 63k-65k per month. I have been able to perform well till now so got 10-12k extra per month on top of my fixed salary(52k).

The problem is, my current company is in bad shape. They’ve laid off senior management, 50% of the sales team, and several engineers lately. They aren't hiring replacements, so I’m currently managing a team of three BAs while doing the full workload of an individual BA myself. It feels like a sinking ship and the stress is getting high.

I recently cleared all rounds for a role at Times Internet for Data Analyst role. They offered me 10.5L (Fixed), which is a 55% jump on my fixed pay, but only a 35% hike on my total CTC. After PF and taxes, my in-hand will be around 77k.

The main issues:

• The Commute: It’s 100% in-office in Noida. I live in West Delhi and there’s no cab facility, so I’m looking at 2-2.5 hours in travel daily by metro.
• Title Downgrade: I’m moving from "Associate Team Lead" back to "Data Analyst." HR says it’s because I only have 2 years of experience, but it feels like a step backward on my resume.
• Market Rate: I’m not sure if 10.5L is actually a fair market rate for my experience, or if I should be holding out for more.

I’m really torn on a few things:

1. Is 10.5L a fair market rate for 2 years of experience at a place like Times?
2. Does the "Times Group" brand on a resume outweigh the title downgrade?
3. Is the 12k extra in-hand worth the 2+ hours of daily travel?

If I stay at my current job, I’m worried the company might not survive or I'll get burnt out doing three people's jobs, but I’m not sure if the 12k extra in-hand is worth losing my remote flexibility and spending 10+ hours a week in traffic. I have to decide by Monday and I don’t have any other offers right now. Company is really not in a good shape but i don't think they are going to fire me immediately.

What should I do? Is the "Times Group" brand worth the title downgrade and the commute, or should I keep looking for something better? I have got the appointment letter already. Joining date is 18th May 2026. My notice is 2 months. They have asked me to put down my papers and negotiate the joining date with the HR.

Basically, I’m at a crossroads. I’m currently an Associate Team Lead (Business Analyst) at a SaaS startup. I work remotely from Delhi and my CTC is 7.75L (6.75 Fixed + 1 Variable). With performance incentives, I’ve been taking home about 63k-65k per month. I have been able to perform well till now so got 10-12k extra per month on top of my fixed salary(52k).

The problem is, my current company is in bad shape. They’ve laid off senior management, 50% of the sales team, and several engineers lately. They aren't hiring replacements, so I’m currently managing a team of three BAs while doing the full workload of an individual BA myself. It feels like a sinking ship and the stress is getting high.

I recently cleared all rounds for a role at Times Internet for Data Analyst role. They offered me 10.5L (Fixed), which is a 55% jump on my fixed pay, but only a 35% hike on my total CTC. After PF and taxes, my in-hand will be around 77k.

The main issues:

• The Commute: It’s 100% in-office in Noida. I live in West Delhi and there’s no cab facility, so I’m looking at 2-2.5 hours in travel daily by metro.
• Title Downgrade: I’m moving from "Associate Team Lead" back to "Data Analyst." HR says it’s because I only have 2 years of experience, but it feels like a step backward on my resume.
• Market Rate: I’m not sure if 10.5L is actually a fair market rate for my experience, or if I should be holding out for more.

I’m really torn on a few things:

1. Is 10.5L a fair market rate for 2 years of experience at a place like Times?
2. Does the "Times Group" brand on a resume outweigh the title downgrade?
3. Is the 12k extra in-hand worth the 2+ hours of daily travel?

If I stay at my current job, I’m worried the company might not survive or I'll get burnt out doing three people's jobs, but I’m not sure if the 12k extra in-hand is worth losing my remote flexibility and spending 10+ hours a week in traffic. I have to decide by Monday and I don’t have any other offers right now. Company is really not in a good shape but i don't think they are going to fire me immediately.

What should I do? Is the "Times Group" brand worth the title downgrade and the commute, or should I keep looking for something better? I have got the appointment letter already. Joining date is 18th May 2026. My notice is 2 months. They have asked me to put down my papers and negotiate the joining date with the HR.