Techie Scores Rs 70 LPA After Two Job Switches — No IIT, No MBA, Just Pure Grit
In a story that’s catching fire across social media, a young software engineer has demonstrated that the traditional IIT-MBA combo isn’t the only route to a fat paycheck. Saurabh Yadav, who graduated from IIIT Nagpur in 2022, recently shared how he nearly tripled his annual salary in just two job moves — climbing from Rs 26 lakh per annum to an eye-popping Rs 70 lakh per annum. All this, without an IIT tag or an MBA degree, just hard work and smart career choices.
The Salary Climb
Saurabh’s journey began with a respectable Rs 26 LPA in his first role, followed by a modest bump to Rs 28 LPA in his second job. But it was his third switch that turned heads—his salary skyrocketed to a whopping Rs 70 LPA. While Saurabh kept his current employer’s name undisclosed, his resume includes stints at Flipkart and Alpha Grep, showcasing a rapid rise in the tech world.
He summed it up succinctly on X (formerly Twitter): “First job: ₹26LPA, Second: ₹28LPA, Third: ₹70LPA. No IIT. No MBA. Just worked hard.”
Appealing to the Masses
His tweet was not a random one; it went viral with over 2 million views, and sparked a wave of reactions:
- Admiration from those inspired by his grind
- Empathy from those still climbing
- Humor from the quick-witted.
One follower cheekily noted, “That’s some jump for the third one.”
Another chimed in with their own version of the salary ladder, proving hard work knows no boundaries.
Then there was a humorous take, “No IIT, No MBA, just hustling since class 12th (thanks, Covid).”
Not every tale was about big money. Some shared their struggles or unexpected career twists, like a founder whose pay wasn’t in lakhs but in learning. And others simply cheered on the patient, consistent dreamers still on their journey.
Beyond Salary: Passion Takes the Front Seat
The story also highlights a different kind of career leap—not chasing a bigger paycheck, but passion. A 22-year-old techie recently swapped a Rs 3.6 LPA IT job for an Rs 18 LPA research role at BARC Mumbai, trading corporate ladder-climbing for scientific discovery. Their transition underscores that success isn’t only about money but also fulfillment.
Bottom Line
Saurabh Yadav’s story is a testament to the fact that prestigious institutes don’t hold a monopoly on success. With dedication, resilience, and some savvy moves, explosive career growth is very much within reach — and sometimes, the best degree is good hard work!
So, if you’re wondering whether you can make it big without the IIT-MBA combo, well, Saurabh’s journey might just be the nudge to keep pushing forward, one job switch at a time.
