Visual_Buracuda_here shared his journey from academic failure and health issues to landing a Rs 21 lakh tech job at 25, inspiring many on Reddit. (AI Image)
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News1810-01-2026, 22:11

From College Failures to Rs 21 Lakh Job: Indian Techie's Reddit Story Inspires Internet

  • An Indian software engineer shared his journey from academic setbacks to a high-paying tech job on Reddit.
  • He struggled with poor academic performance, failing subjects in college and entrance exams.
  • During the Covid-19 pandemic, he faced depression and health issues, including hydronephrosis and chronic kidney disease.
  • Despite setbacks, he learned coding independently, secured a part-time role, then a full-time job, and eventually landed a Rs 21 lakh per annum position.
  • His story of resilience and skill-building resonated online, challenging the emphasis on degrees and inspiring many.

Why It Matters: An Indian techie's journey from academic failure and health issues to a Rs 21 lakh job inspires many.

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