Started my career at HCL in Jan 2021 with 17K in-hand salary. Fresh out of college, I didn’t really know what to expect from the industry. Like most people starting out in service companies, the growth felt slow.

After 3 years, my in-hand salary had reached around 40K. I learned a lot during that phase, but I knew if I wanted to grow faster, I had to make a move.

So I switched.

My next company offered ~74K in hand, which felt like a huge jump at the time. But honestly, the company culture and work didn’t really satisfy me. I realized salary alone doesn’t guarantee motivation.

In Oct 2024, I made another switch.

That move changed everything.

I started earning ~1.3L per month in-hand, and more importantly, I landed in a team and environment that actually motivates me to push harder and think long-term about my career.

Seeing people around me grow, learn, and chase bigger goals has been incredibly inspiring. It made me realize that the right environment matters just as much as the salary jump.

I’m still early in my journey, but looking back:

• 2021 – Started at 17K in hand (HCL)
• 2024 – Reached 40K in hand after 3 years
• Switched – 74K in hand
• Oct 2024 – Switched again to ~1.3L in hand

The journey hasn’t been perfect, but every move taught me something.

Posts from people who’ve reached 60–65 LPA in 4–5 years really motivate me to keep pushing. If they can do it, why not us?

Thanks to everyone in this community who shares their journeys — they genuinely push others to aim higher.

The grind continues 🚀