In 2008, a middle-class family in Delhi faced a major setback when the father lost everything in the stock market. More than a decade later, his son — who never attended IIT or IIM — has built a successful career overseas, earning more than Rs 2.4 crore annually, and says his life has been “wonderful.”
He shared his journey in a Reddit post, describing his upbringing, education, career path, and the experiences that shaped his perspective.
Early Life and Education
Born and raised in Delhi, he grew up in a middle-class home where his parents were relaxed and did not put pressure on him. The 2008 financial loss was the only significant difficulty in his early years.
In school, he took part in dramatics, dancing, socialising with friends, and other activities. He opted for science in Class 12 to gain social validation but had no interest in engineering or medicine. Later, he completed both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in economics from Delhi University.
Career Path and Salary Growth
He began working in 2014 with a monthly take-home salary of Rs 35,000. In 2016, he changed jobs to be closer to his family and girlfriend, increasing his salary to Rs 60,000. Another switch in 2017 took his earnings to Rs 90,000 per month.
Staying with the same company for the next five years, he was earning Rs 2 lakh per month in India by 2021. In 2022, he moved to the United States after being offered an overseas position. His annual pay was $202,000 that year, $231,000 in 2023, and $255,000 in 2024. For 2025, he expects to end the year at $275,000 — over Rs 2.4 crore.
Focus on Experiences
Throughout his career, he continued to enjoy life. He married his college sweetheart, is expecting his first child, and has travelled to 17 countries across four continents. His travels and activities have ranged from bullock cart rides to luxury flights, and from skydiving to whale watching.
He said money is important up to a certain level, but beyond that, health, relationships, and experiences take priority. Time, he noted, cannot be regained, while money can be earned at any stage of life.
He shared his journey in a Reddit post, describing his upbringing, education, career path, and the experiences that shaped his perspective.
Early Life and Education
Born and raised in Delhi, he grew up in a middle-class home where his parents were relaxed and did not put pressure on him. The 2008 financial loss was the only significant difficulty in his early years.
In school, he took part in dramatics, dancing, socialising with friends, and other activities. He opted for science in Class 12 to gain social validation but had no interest in engineering or medicine. Later, he completed both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in economics from Delhi University.
Career Path and Salary Growth
He began working in 2014 with a monthly take-home salary of Rs 35,000. In 2016, he changed jobs to be closer to his family and girlfriend, increasing his salary to Rs 60,000. Another switch in 2017 took his earnings to Rs 90,000 per month.
Staying with the same company for the next five years, he was earning Rs 2 lakh per month in India by 2021. In 2022, he moved to the United States after being offered an overseas position. His annual pay was $202,000 that year, $231,000 in 2023, and $255,000 in 2024. For 2025, he expects to end the year at $275,000 — over Rs 2.4 crore.
Focus on Experiences
Throughout his career, he continued to enjoy life. He married his college sweetheart, is expecting his first child, and has travelled to 17 countries across four continents. His travels and activities have ranged from bullock cart rides to luxury flights, and from skydiving to whale watching.
He said money is important up to a certain level, but beyond that, health, relationships, and experiences take priority. Time, he noted, cannot be regained, while money can be earned at any stage of life.
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