Archive · 11 Jan 2026
Techie Shares Journey from Failure to Rs 21 Lakh Job
A young man from India had a tough time in school and college.
He didn't do well in his exams and even failed some of them.
He also had health problems, but he didn't give up.
He started learning coding and got his first job, even though he was fired later.
He kept trying and finally got a really good job offer.
He shared his story to inspire others who might be going through similar struggles.
People on the internet liked his story and wished him luck.
An Indian software engineer shared his journey from academic failure to securing a Rs 21 lakh job offer by age 25.
He faced numerous challenges, including health issues like hydronephrosis and chronic kidney disease.
He failed in his BSc Maths exams and the NIT MCA entrance exams despite hard preparation.
He started learning coding after college, landed his first part-time job in 2023, and was later fired from a 6LPA job.
He recently secured two job offers from mid-level startups, joining one with a 21LPA base salary plus ESOPs.
- Who
- An anonymous Indian software engineer
- What
- Shared his journey from academic failure to securing a high-paying job
- When
- Recently turned 25, post written in October 2025
- Where
- India
- Why
- To inspire others and share his experiences of overcoming challenges
- Name
- Anonymous techie
- Age
- 25
- Current Job Offer
- Rs 21 lakh annual package
- Education Background
- Failed in BSc Maths, NIT MCA entrance
- Health Conditions
- Hydronephrosis, chronic kidney disease
- First Job
- 6LPA, fired after 5 months
- Current Position
- Mid-level startup, 21LPA Base + ESOPS
