Not IIT, not NIT, not even from a CS background—and yet, this young techie from a tier-3 college managed to skyrocket his salary from Rs 6 LPA to Rs 26 LPA in just two years. His story, shared on Reddit, is a reminder that sometimes consistency, ownership, and smart career moves can matter far more than pedigree or perfect coding skills. For anyone who feels locked out of big opportunities because of where they studied, this journey proves otherwise.
Back in 2022, while still in his final year, he joined an 11-member early-stage startup as an intern, earning just Rs 7,000 a month. The role was demanding, but he hustled hard, took initiative, and within a few months, pushed for a pre-placement offer. By January 2023, his stipend had been bumped up to Rs 25,000. Later that year, he came on board full-time at Rs 6 LPA, officially starting his career at the same startup.
What set him apart wasn’t fancy degrees or side projects but the sheer ownership he took of his work. He handled the entire frontend web app, collaborated closely with founders, backend engineers, and designers, and learned at lightning speed. That hands-on exposure became his biggest strength.
After a year, in 2024, he decided to test the waters outside. The result? A remote offer at Rs 10 LPA, followed by another at Rs 16 LPA through a referral at a product-based company. By 2025, with one more year of experience under his belt, he landed a role at a well-established startup with a base salary of Rs 26 LPA.
What was his skill set?
Interestingly, his skill set was refreshingly simple: JavaScript, React, and TypeScript. No deep DSA practice, no big GitHub portfolio, and no glamorous side projects. Instead, it was his track record of responsibility and execution that spoke louder than any resume.
In his post, he also left behind a piece of advice for fellow job-seekers—don’t spray and pray with random applications. Instead, build your brand on LinkedIn, share useful insights, and let opportunities come to you. He revealed that in his most recent switch, every interview call came from HR reaching out directly, not from him applying.
Back in 2022, while still in his final year, he joined an 11-member early-stage startup as an intern, earning just Rs 7,000 a month. The role was demanding, but he hustled hard, took initiative, and within a few months, pushed for a pre-placement offer. By January 2023, his stipend had been bumped up to Rs 25,000. Later that year, he came on board full-time at Rs 6 LPA, officially starting his career at the same startup.
What set him apart wasn’t fancy degrees or side projects but the sheer ownership he took of his work. He handled the entire frontend web app, collaborated closely with founders, backend engineers, and designers, and learned at lightning speed. That hands-on exposure became his biggest strength.
After a year, in 2024, he decided to test the waters outside. The result? A remote offer at Rs 10 LPA, followed by another at Rs 16 LPA through a referral at a product-based company. By 2025, with one more year of experience under his belt, he landed a role at a well-established startup with a base salary of Rs 26 LPA.
What was his skill set?
Interestingly, his skill set was refreshingly simple: JavaScript, React, and TypeScript. No deep DSA practice, no big GitHub portfolio, and no glamorous side projects. Instead, it was his track record of responsibility and execution that spoke louder than any resume.
In his post, he also left behind a piece of advice for fellow job-seekers—don’t spray and pray with random applications. Instead, build your brand on LinkedIn, share useful insights, and let opportunities come to you. He revealed that in his most recent switch, every interview call came from HR reaching out directly, not from him applying.
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