I recently made a significant career shift after being laid off from my role as a Software Engineer, where I had about 1.5 years of experience. I accepted a new position as an Operations Manager at an EdTech company in Pune, which offers me an in-hand salary of ₹40,000 per month, reflecting a 50% increase from my previous salary. During the negotiation process, the company initially had a budget of up to 6 LPA but ultimately settled on around 5 LPA. The founder has verbally assured me that my salary will increase to ₹50,000 per month after five months. Now, I'm grappling with a few concerns: - Is ₹40,000 a reasonable salary for an Operations Manager in Pune, especially since I'm transitioning from a technical background? - Am I underpaid for this role, or is this typical for someone with no prior experience in operations? - What can I expect in terms of salary growth in operations over the next 3 to 5 years? - Is it possible for me to eventually move into roles like Strategy & Operations, Program Manager, or even Chief of Staff? - Does this shift from software development to operations limit my future career prospects or earning potential? - How reliable is the founder's verbal commitment regarding the salary increase? I'm not looking to return to a coding role, but I want to ensure that I'm on a path that offers good financial growth and opportunities for advancement into leadership or management positions. I would appreciate any insights from those who have made a similar transition or are currently in operations.