Sayantani Banerjee

This is it. I’m done chasing jobs. I was laid off in February. Since then, I’ve applied to over a hundred roles—across companies, sectors, and job boards. Eventually, reality hit me: 👉 I could either settle for less than I’m worth, 👉 Or keep hearing I “need more experience”—because freelance work still doesn’t get the respect it deserves. Not in West Bengal, and honestly, not across much of India either. So I made a choice: No more chasing. I’m choosing freelancing. Because it values my time. It respects my skills. And most importantly—it gives me ownership over my work. I’m back to doing what I do best: Helping brands grow with content that ranks (SEO), converts (Ads), and connects (Social Media). If you’re looking for a freelance content expert who understands strategy, audience, and execution—you know where to find me. Let’s build something meaningful together. See you inside. P.S. Freelancing is the path I’ve chosen—but I’m not closed off to full-time roles. If your company values creativity, clarity, and content that drives results—and our goals align—I’d love to talk. #FreelanceLife #ContentMarketing #SocialMediaMarketing #SEOContent #DigitalMarketing #OpenToWork #FreelanceWriter #RemoteWork #MarketingStrategy #ContentCreator #IndianFreelancers #SocialMediaManager #PerformanceMarketing

I got offered ₹5,000/month for a full-time role. Yes, you read that right. A company approached me with 5k per month even after having 2+ years of experience. ✔️ They positioned themselves as a unique workplace, different from the typical corporate setups. ✔️ Sleek website. Glowing testimonials from "happy" ex-employees. ✔️ A quirky assessment process to prove they think outside the box. Everything looked polished until the actual offer came in. And here’s the twist: ❌ No salary for the first 6 months (lock-in period) ❌ No freelance or side gigs allowed ❌ Mandatory — and practically unachievable — performance targets All this — for ₹5,000/month — and that also you’ll get after six months. This is a shoutout for those professionals who are just starting out. "Offers like these are traps. They sell you the dream of 'experience' while stripping away your freedom, your finances, and your self-worth." This isn’t a stepping stone. This is exploitation dressed up in corporate branding. Here’s what I believe: 👉 If your business can’t afford to pay people for their work, you’re not hiring — you’re outsourcing your risk onto those who can’t afford to say no. To all the freshers, freelancers, and young professionals reading this: ✅ Know your worth. ✅ Ask questions. ✅ Walk away from shady terms dressed up as opportunities. Let’s call this out. Let’s talk about it. Let’s make it normal to say NO to exploitation. Have you ever faced something like this? Share your experience in the comments. Let’s spread awareness! #WorkCulture #FreelanceLife #KnowYourWorth #CareerAdvice #SayNoToExploitation #LinkedInCommunity

I’m happy to share that I’m starting a new position as a Web Content Writer at Outdo Agency!