A young tech professional’s personal story has struck a chord online after he shared how he moved from a ₹7.4 lakh package at a service-based firm to a ₹60 lakh role at a FAANG company. Posting on Reddit, he wrote about his low exam scores, a difficult college phase, and the quiet years of rebuilding himself that eventually changed his career path.
The techie narrated how academic setbacks, low confidence and the isolation during the COVID years shaped his long climb toward a FAANG job. His account has resonated with thousands for its honesty and its reminder that second chances can arrive when least expected.
Early struggles and a slow start
The tech professional began by recalling how his academic performance dropped at a crucial stage. He wrote, “I scored 17 out of 360 in JEE Mains and 73 per cent in 12th. I used to shine in studies and sports… and then suddenly I did not. Tier 3 college, low confidence, no real personality but got really good friends in college. Then COVID hit, and I isolated myself. It was a tough phase, but it pushed me to work on myself quietly.”
After college, he secured a placement at a service-based company with a ₹7.4 lakh annual package. He kept working steadily and later moved to a startup where he earned ₹13.5 lakh per year.
Breakthrough moment and new beginnings
The turning point arrived when a major opportunity appeared out of the blue. Sharing that moment, he wrote, “Then one day, an Amazon recruiter reached out and I made it. 60 lakh a year. But honestly, the job is not the whole story. I have grown. I have changed. Now I am someone with an athletic body, good humour, and a presence I never had before. I have not finally found myself… but I have found some of me. And that feels good. Life gives chances. I was just waiting for mine.”
Reactions from the online community
The post quickly drew responses from Reddit users who praised his honesty and perseverance.
One user commented, “Congratulations brother, your story is an inspiration for people like us.” Another wrote, “Inspirational bro keep up the grind hope you get way more successful than this.”
Many others echoed similar sentiments. A user said, “Congratulations brother you are an inspiration keep it up.” Another added, “Congratulations bro your story inspired me a lot that I can do it too.”