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News18
3 days ago
- Business
- News18
Delhi Techie Gets Salary Jump From Rs 5 Lakh To Rs 45 Lakh In Just One Year
Last Updated: His post sparked a discussion across the internet, with many asking him for career advice. Getting a salary hike is always rewarding, it recognises your hard work, validates your contributions and boosts motivation, financial security and job satisfaction. But imagine receiving a staggering 700 per cent hike within just one year, especially in such a competitive market. Sounds like a dream? Well, this incredible story recently became a reality for a Delhi-based techie. Taking to X, Devesh revealed that just a year after starting his career with IBM at a salary of Rs 5.5 LPA, he received a job offer worth Rs 45 lakh per annum. In his post, he shared, 'I started my full-time career last year at IBM with a CTC of Rs 5.5 lakh per annum, and now I have an offer of over Rs 45 LPA CTC in hand within a year." Furthermore, he referred to this significant achievement as a 'dream" for any middle-class person. His post sparked a discussion across the internet, with many asking him for career advice. To this, he wrote, 'I am not an experienced person to give advice, but 1 advice I give here is 'in the starting of your career, prioritise job over money. If you're not getting the good package, just enter with low and work so so hard that you take a massive jump." Never mentioned it but tbh, I still sometimes think I am still in a dream, bcoz I started my full time career last year at IBM with just a CTC of 5.5 LPA, and now having an offer of over 45 LPA CTC in hand within an year, for a middle class guy like me, it's still a dream❤️.— Devesh (@theywayshhh) May 26, 2025 He also addressed concerns about the scale of his jump. 'For those who are unsure about how to go directly from CTC, such as Rs 5–6 LPA to Rs 45 LPA, the MAANG or FAANG companies have their base pay and CTC fixed. Thus, it's the same for everyone. They won't evaluate you based on your prior earnings, ' he clarified. The internet responded with mixed reactions to his post. While many praised him for his impressive growth in just one year, others expressed skepticism, doubting that such a huge leap was possible without insider help or connections. A user commented, 'Inspirational. Congratulations to many more in the future." Another one wrote, 'An impressive leap in such a short time. Your journey is a testament to what relentless focus and talent can achieve." One of them shared, 'What have you done specifically to get high growth tbh? Don't say hard work, dedication. What in skill-wise?" A comment read, 'This is not normal, and whatever is not normal is not possible." Someone said, 'In one year, no one can get a 700 per cent hike. Unrealistic." In India, the average salary increase for 2025 is expected to be around 9.4 per cent, according to a Business Standard report.
Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- Business
- Hindustan Times
‘Middle class' techie earning ₹5.5 LPA bags ₹45 LPA salary offer: ‘Proud of myself'
A Delhi-based techie has amazed the internet by revealing his massive salary jump. In a post shared on the social media platform X, the techie claimed that managed to bag a job offer for ₹45 lakh per annum (LPA) while earning ₹5.5 LPA. Devesh, the Delhi-based techie, said that the salary jump still felt like a dream for a 'middle class guy' like himself. 'Never mentioned it but to be honest, I still sometimes think I am still in a dream, because I started my full time career last year at IBM with just a CTC of 5.5 LPA, and now having an offer of over 45 LPA CTC in hand within an year, for a middle class guy like me, it's still a dream,' Devesh wrote on X. The massive salary bump impressed many who asked Devesh for tips and advice. 'In a span of 1 year how does that feel?' asked one person, to which he responded, 'Proud of myself'. '45 LPA offer within a year? That's incredible, can you share some tips?' another asked. The post also raised doubts about the authenticity of his claims, as most Indian companies offer salaries based on a candidate's previous CTC. In many cases, the new offer does not exceed 30% of the candidate's previous CTC. Devesh explained that big tech companies already have a salary range for roles, and therefore a candidate's previous salary does not matter as much. 'Those people who have a doubt like how is it possible to directly jump from CTC like 5-6 LPA to 45 LPA something, so basically the MAANG or FAANG (whatever) companies have their base pay and ctc preset, so it's similar for everyone, they won't judge you on your previous pays,' he wrote on X. (Also read: Bengaluru entrepreneur accused of lying about ₹4.2 lakh salary says it's 'common in tech')
NDTV
4 days ago
- Business
- NDTV
Delhi Techie Claims Rs 5.5 Lakh Package Jumped To Rs 45 Lakh In A Year, Internet Reacts
A young software developer from Delhi has sparked a heated conversation on social media after claiming a staggering jump in his salary - from Rs 5.5 lakh per annum to Rs 45 lakh - within just one year of starting his career. The techie, Devesh, posted on X, saying he began working full-time with IBM at a CTC of Rs 5.5 lakh, and now holds an offer for Rs 45 lakh per annum. The claim quickly gained traction, with many praising the achievement, while others expressed scepticism. "For a middle-class guy like me, it's still a dream," Devesh wrote, calling the leap surreal. In a follow-up post, he addressed the disbelief and encouraged early-career professionals to focus on skills and experience rather than salary. "At the start of your career, prioritise learning over money. If you're not getting a good package, enter with a low one, then work hard for a big jump," he advised. Responding to those questioning the feasibility of such a jump, he explained that top tech companies like FAANG or MAANG have preset compensation structures and don't necessarily judge candidates based on previous salaries. "So it's similar for everyone," he said. Never mentioned it but tbh, I still sometimes think I am still in a dream, bcoz I started my full time career last year at IBM with just a CTC of 5.5 LPA, and now having an offer of over 45 LPA CTC in hand within an year, for a middle class guy like me, it's still a dream❤️. — Devesh (@theywayshhh) May 26, 2025 The post has divided users online - while many congratulated him, others speculated that such growth isn't typical without networking or internal references. A user wrote, "Inspirational. Congratulations to many more in the future." Another user wrote, "An impressive leap in such a short time. your journey is a testament to what relentless focus and talent can achieve. keep pushing boundaries."
