The Economic Times

He started at Rs 2.5 LPA while friends earned up to Rs 10 LPA. 3 years later, his salary jumped to Rs 18 LPA. Bengaluru techie shares the story

A Bengaluru techie named Tanuj shared how a fresher earning Rs 2.5 LPA while friends made Rs 610 LPA stopped comparing salaries and focused on building technical skills. Over three years, he learned databases, cloud, distributed systems and system design before landing an Rs 18 LPA offer. The story resonated with users, who praised his focus on skills, patience and long-term growth.