I come from a lower‑middle‑class family. I was a good student but picked up some bad habits around class 10, still managed 87% in the board exams. Later I found my footing again, but covid hit. I was under mental stress and teachers had a bone to pick with my class 10‑11 self (we didn't give boards). I managed to get into a tier‑3 college under Delhi University, finished graduation and started working at an NGO with about 30k in hand – that felt like a lot back then.
After graduating I wasn't keen on further studies, so I enrolled in an IGNOU master's programme (still going on).
Even though the NGO job paid well, I hated the people and the culture. The office was basically a home with only one washroom for both men and women – pure hell.
The only saving grace was that the work was decent. During that job I learned a lot, and because it was an education‑focused NGO, I got employee access to a few pricey courses at a fraction of the cost, adding some certifications to my name.
I also started up‑skilling on the side using YouTube and networking on LinkedIn.
I was so fed up that I wanted to leave desperately. I applied to 100 companies a week, but didn't even get rejection emails.
Fast forward 9 months, I got two offers from top firms, including one from a world‑renowned company (ends with 'oogle'). I'm now earning more than 1.2 LPA in hand and finally have clean washrooms.
Coming from a tier‑3 college with virtually no skills, cracking three offers and being in a position to choose where I work, I've come a long way. I now live in my own house and make sure my parents visit me every month! I love having them over.
*Edit: 1.2 LPM*
Why does it sound so fake? If it's true, congratulations!
What did you graduate in, bro?
1.2 LPA? So that's 1.2 L per year?
Shouldn't have written 'oogle' in your story.
Can you guide how you networked on LinkedIn?
Hi, which skills did you focus on acquiring?
Congrats, OP!
Need guidance.
Really well done, OP, but this wasn't rags and it isn't riches. Happy for you though. Best :)
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