I usually don't write negative reviews, but my experience with Materialplus was so disappointing, misleading, and disrespectful that it's necessary to warn other professionals. Let me begin by saying: I was skeptical from the start. The company has overwhelmingly negative reviews across platforms, and I brought this up in my first conversation with the HR. She acknowledged the poor reputation and attributed it to a "rough patch" after the company was acquired two years ago. She claimed things were improving under the new leadership, with the CEO now back in India, and encouraged me to ignore the noise and focus on the "new and better" Materialplus. Based on that assurance, I decided to give them a chance. Big mistake. I was then subjected to a rigorous and time-consuming interview process—two full rounds packed with deep technical questions, real-world problem solving, and complex scenarios. I cleared all rounds successfully, and HR was consistently positive and supportive throughout, repeatedly saying things like, “You're a great fit,” and “We’re excited to move forward.” So you can imagine my frustration when, after all this effort and trust, they came back with an insulting offer: just a 12% hike over my current CTC. After all that time, energy, and technical grilling, this is what they think is fair? This kind of offer isn’t just low—it’s tone-deaf and disrespectful, especially considering: They knew my expectations from day one. I was extremely clear, and the HR never once indicated that this kind of offer would be on the table. They misled me into believing that the company culture had improved and that they were genuinely looking to hire top talent with fair compensation. The entire process seems designed to extract free labor in the form of technical evaluations, while ultimately lowballing candidates under the guise of interest and enthusiasm. And let's be honest—a 12% hike in today’s market isn't even keeping pace with inflation, let alone reflecting value or respect for a senior candidate who clears all technical assessments. To make it worse, there was no transparency, no accountability, and no ownership of this disappointing outcome. Just a cold, generic offer and a shrug when I declined. The whole thing was a waste of time, built on empty promises and fake positivity. If you're a serious professional looking for a respectful, growth-oriented workplace—look elsewhere. Materialplus is not worth your time or talent.