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Sir, I did my BMS in HR as well as MBA in HR and got a job in a private media company on their third party pay-roll. At the time of interview, the Company assured me that after a period of 6 months in third party pay-roll they will absorb me in the Company with a salary hike. However, after completing my 6 months, my work even by exceeding the expectation of the company, the company is extending my service with the third party for another 6 months with the same salary stating that they do not have a vacancy in the company to absorb me at this moment. I am very disappointed about this behaviour of the company that after assuring me of absorbing in the company with a salary upon completion of 6 months with the third party payroll, now they are not fulfilling the commitment. I feel I have wasted my 6 months with the lower salary offered by the company under third party payroll. I would seek your guidance as to whether I should take up the extension with third party for another 6 months with same salary or should resign and seek for another job.

Ans: I suggest you ask a legal expert first in the matter to clarify if what the company is doing is correct or not. If they aren't, you are at liberty to take to a legal recourse.Secondly, please be sure that you have a suitable job (as per your expertise and experience)in hand if you want to resign in the current job. Remember, jobs are hard to come by these days. I wont like you to be out of a job!Lastly, why don't you seek an appointment with the company boss and explain to him the problem? Straight talking is best. He will surely help you out!
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Bank Statements: Show proof of salary credited for previous months.
Emails & Messages: Keep all communication with HR and management.
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