Hunting for jobs can be endlessly frustrating as you meet with countless job rejections and get ghosted by recruiters; however, one techie’s success story proved that perseverance is all it takes to land a great job. Taking to the subreddit Developers India, he revealed how he applied to almost 2,000 jobs and faced innumerable rejections before finally landing his dream job.
A Grueling Four-Month Struggle
The individual described the last four months as the toughest period in his professional life. Over this time, he submitted nearly 1,800 job applications, attended 27 interviews, and was met with more rejection emails than he could keep track of. Some dismissals came instantly after the first round, while others arrived after going through several exhausting stages of evaluation.
Doubts and Frustrations Along the Way
During this process, self-doubt began to creep in. Seeing peers announce their offers while his inbox filled with rejection letters made the journey emotionally taxing. Despite this, he kept trying, exploring positions across various salary brackets ranging from 20 LPA to 85 LPA, even attempting to secure a dream role overseas in Japan. At times, small errors in high-pressure interviews cost him potential opportunities, but he refused to let those setbacks define him.
A Chance Finally
Eventually, a recruiter introduced him to a remote DevOps opportunity at a global startup with about 75 employees worldwide. After successfully completing multiple interview rounds, he was offered the role. However, the initial package came in 8 LPA lower than his current pay. Earlier, desperation might have compelled him to accept, but this time he chose to stand firm and negotiate.
The Power of Negotiation
He respectfully communicated his expectations, and the company returned with a revised figure of 12 LPA. Not stopping there, he countered with a demand for 14 LPA, which the company agreed to honor. Although some insiders hinted the market rate for the position could be 17–18 LPA, he viewed the outcome as a meaningful victory. After enduring countless rejections, this fully remote role, coupled with a salary increase, brought him a sense of relief and stability.
The Final Outcome
After months of struggle, the tech professional secured a remote DevOps role at 14 LPA with just about two years of experience from a Tier-3 college. Despite missing out on opportunities at larger organizations, he now feels satisfied with his achievement and encourages others to persevere. His story proves that determination and patience remain the strongest allies in a difficult job market.
A Grueling Four-Month Struggle
The individual described the last four months as the toughest period in his professional life. Over this time, he submitted nearly 1,800 job applications, attended 27 interviews, and was met with more rejection emails than he could keep track of. Some dismissals came instantly after the first round, while others arrived after going through several exhausting stages of evaluation.
Doubts and Frustrations Along the Way
During this process, self-doubt began to creep in. Seeing peers announce their offers while his inbox filled with rejection letters made the journey emotionally taxing. Despite this, he kept trying, exploring positions across various salary brackets ranging from 20 LPA to 85 LPA, even attempting to secure a dream role overseas in Japan. At times, small errors in high-pressure interviews cost him potential opportunities, but he refused to let those setbacks define him.
A Chance Finally
Eventually, a recruiter introduced him to a remote DevOps opportunity at a global startup with about 75 employees worldwide. After successfully completing multiple interview rounds, he was offered the role. However, the initial package came in 8 LPA lower than his current pay. Earlier, desperation might have compelled him to accept, but this time he chose to stand firm and negotiate.
The Power of Negotiation
He respectfully communicated his expectations, and the company returned with a revised figure of 12 LPA. Not stopping there, he countered with a demand for 14 LPA, which the company agreed to honor. Although some insiders hinted the market rate for the position could be 17–18 LPA, he viewed the outcome as a meaningful victory. After enduring countless rejections, this fully remote role, coupled with a salary increase, brought him a sense of relief and stability.
The Final Outcome
After months of struggle, the tech professional secured a remote DevOps role at 14 LPA with just about two years of experience from a Tier-3 college. Despite missing out on opportunities at larger organizations, he now feels satisfied with his achievement and encourages others to persevere. His story proves that determination and patience remain the strongest allies in a difficult job market.
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