QuirkyBoba

Feeling dumb about myself!

Hi,

I am a regular IT guy, working as an SDE in a product-based company, making around 12 LPA with 2.5YOE and a background from a named Tier 1 (or Tier 2, depending on your perspective) private college. I am currently on a job hunt and max could leverage up to a 50% hike!

I'm noticing many folks with base salaries ranging from 20 LPA - 25 LPA and overall CTCs in the range of 35 LPA - 40 LPA with the same 2-3 years of experience!

I'm happy for them, but I'm wondering why I'm struggling to reach those levels despite my efforts. Have overall salary ranges increased? Am I stuck in the same salary bracket? It's frustrating and makes me feel inadequate at this stage of my career.

Some might say that salary isn't everything, but personally, I have certain commitments that require a better-paying job. However, whenever I pursue opportunities, they seem just out of reach.

Feeling low, hence felt like writing them down here. Thanks

8mo ago

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PeppyNarwhal

Accenture8mo

Bro you are saying you feeling dumb than what abt me I am having 6+ yoe but still stuck on 10lpa and got just 3% hike so according to this I stand no where just stuck and dumb. Even I m switching I still get low balled since I m already underpaid but have to strive hard. I also feel low everyday but I have to keep going no choice. don't worry you will reach there. I am also trying you also keep trying.