India, July 17 -- A Jaipur-based professional has sparked a conversation online after humorously highlighting the benefits and workplace rewards that companies allegedly offer employees instead of increasing their salaries. From free meals and fancy job titles to awards and layoffs, his satirical take resonated with several social media users.

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The video was shared on Instagram by Nikunj Sharma with the caption, "Things companies do instead of paying you more".

In the clip, Sharma says, "Things companies do instead of paying you more: They will offer free breakfast, lunch and dinner, but after eating that food, I end up spending...