The Economic Times

From IIT reject to 1.2 Cr Microsoft role: 6 years to finish a 4-year degree, failed startups and setbacks along the way

A Reddit user's journey to Microsoft showcases resilience. After academic delays and failed startups, they navigated sales and product roles. Despite challenging work environments and pandemic disruptions, gradual progress led to a senior product manager position. This persistence culminated in a Microsoft offer with a compensation exceeding 1.2 crore, highlighting that setbacks do not define the ultimate outcome.