For many, the road to a high-paying tech job in Bengaluru involves marathon coding sessions and strategic LinkedIn connections. For one Redditor, however, the journey began with a mother who cleaned homes to keep the family afloat.
A proof that sometimes career ladders look more like mountain treks.
The post soon went viral as the 27-year-old software engineer mentioned how his family once struggled with not enough food for all. He also highlighted his mother’s struggles as a domestic worker, and her determination to make the future of her kids brighter.
While the world debated WFH vs. RTO, he was focused on a much more basic goal: food security and a future beyond poverty.
Despite the odds, armed with thrift-store determination and a college degree (plus what we imagine must be strong WiFi), our protagonist landed a coveted tech role with an annual package of ₹46 lakh. For non-techies, that’s the salary equivalent of “no longer double-checking cafe menu prices”—or, as Redditors might say, a certified “Wholesome Moment.”
His story has inspired thousands, with many internet users weighing in: some commending his grit, others sharing their own tales of scraping by en route to six-figure (or six-emoji) jobs.
Lesson to be learned: Trust, tenacity, and a broadband connection can be a pretty powerful trio.
In an economy where tales of generational wealth still fill boardrooms, stories like these remind us that transforming your fortune remains possible—even if your first network was at a neighbor’s house with better phone reception.
So, next time you when you face your everyday general issues like snack stash running dry or a Wi-fi crashing, remember, when you are complaining about these minor things, someone, out there, is climbing the mountains to achieve their life-long dreams.
And one more thing before you go: Call your mom!
