Techie Shares Journey from Rs 3.5 LPA to Rs 65 LPA Salary in Four Years

A software engineer from a lower-middle-class background shared their journey from a Rs 3.5 lakh per annum starting salary in 2021 to Rs 65 lakh per annum within four years. Initially disengaged at Cognizant, financial pressures motivated focused skill development and strategic job switches, including moves to IBM and other firms. The engineer prioritized gaining experience over quick raises, prepared intensively for product-company interviews, and secured offers from top companies, significantly improving their family's financial situation.