Woman says she went from Rs 5 lakh to nearly 6X salary in 5 years: ‘This didn’t happen through 10% appraisals’

Sep 28, 2026

A woman on Instagram has shared how she says her salary grew from Rs 5 lakh per annum as a fresher to nearly six times that amount in five years. She attributed the increase to switching companies and negotiating higher pay, saying her first move doubled her salary while subsequent switches brought 30% to 50% hikes. Her career advice has since gained attention on social media.

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