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‘No IIT, no MBA’: Techie’s journey from ₹26 LPA to ₹70 LPA with just two job switches goes viral online
A software engineer's tweet detailing his salary rise from ₹26 lakh to ₹70 lakh through two job switches without an IIT degree or MBA has gone viral.
A software engineer’s viral tweet has sparked widespread attention after he shared how he went from earning ₹26 lakh per year to ₹70 lakh in just two job switches and without an IIT degree or an MBA.
In a now-viral post on X (formerly Twitter), Saurabh Yadav claimed this happened through two job switches and “just hard work.”
"First job: 26LPA, Second: 28LPA, Third: ₹70LPA. No IIT. No MBA. Just worked hard," the caption of the post reads.
The tweet went viral for on X. In just a few lines, it challenged the idea that top salaries are reserved for graduates of IITs or MBA programmes.
X users flooded the comments section with questions, curiosity, and support. Some wanted to know the domains he worked in, how he negotiated such offers, and what skills helped him grow.
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Check out the post here:
The post was shared on August 3, 2025, and has since gained more than 2 million views and numerous comments.
From ₹26 LPA to ₹70 LPA:
The techie claimed he has nearly tripled his earnings in just two job switches without an IIT background or a management degree, but with pure hard work.
He mentioned that his first job paid him ₹26 LPA. After his first switch, he received an offer of ₹28 LPA, and after switching again, he landed a role with a salary of ₹70 LPA.
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Here's how people reacted to the post:
X users praised the engineer’s journey and found it inspiring, especially those from non-IIT and non-MBA backgrounds.
One of the users, Shishir Srivastav, with a hint of sarcasm, commented, "My first job was 1.8 LPA. Beat that!
A second user, Rahul Basu, commented, “Currently, my package is 1 crore per annum. It's just peanuts for me.”
Another user, @Shivangi Singh, commented, “Good luck for your future endeavours! These are big achievements.”
Some users shared similar experiences, while others expressed hope and motivation after reading the tweet.
