IIT student declines YouTuber's job offer, says 'leaving IIT campus isn't the right choice for me'

Ishan Sharma, a YouTuber and entrepreneur, recently encountered an unexpected twist in his hiring journey. After bringing an IIT student on board for a video editing position, he was taken aback when the student ultimately declined the offer. This surprising turn of events has sparked conversations online, highlighting the unpredictable nature of job recruitment.

Ishan Sharma recently took to X to share: "Tried hiring a video editor. He signed the offer letter. And then sends me this email. Has happened with me multiple times," he lamented.

Tried hiring a video editor.

He signed the offer letter.

And then sends me this email.

Has happened with me multiple times.

What should I do now? pic.twitter.com/Bg0iNUNV6G

¡ª Ishan Sharma (@Ishansharma7390) October 17, 2024

In the email, the student expressed his reasoning for not joining, stating, "Leaving IIT Campus at this stage in my life isn't the right choice for me. I want to at least complete 1 or 2 more years here."

He clarified that it wasn't a matter of money or dissatisfaction with the offer, which he described as "excellent."

The student also expressed his gratitude for the opportunity, emphasising, "It's not about money or anything else, your offer was excellent, and I'm truly grateful."

Regretting the time wasted, the student made it clear that this was his "final decision, and it won't change."

This has sparked discussions about the challenges faced by employers, particularly when navigating the priorities of young talent balancing academic commitments and professional opportunities.

How did people respond?

In the comments section, many users offered their advice for those looking to hire.

One commenter suggested, "Go for professionals, pay them a good salary, and they will stick. These college kids change their mood every hour."

Another user weighed in with a different perspective, saying, "First of all, stop obsessing over IIT. In my experience, IITians are talented but often unstable hires because they aim for FAANG or bigger offers. Even if they join, they will quickly switch."

A third commenter pointed out, "Why would you hire a CS grad from an IIT for an editing job? He's probably focused on ML, cloud computing, etc., and editing might just be a side hustle he picked up while working on his own videos. If your pay is good, try hiring a professional editor instead."

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