Overview

• Devesh Kumar said he joined IBM last year with a CTC of ₹5.5 LPA and has secured an offer exceeding ₹45 LPA.
• He wrote on X that early-career professionals should accept lower initial pay to gain experience before seeking larger jumps.
• He noted that MAANG and FAANG firms use standard compensation brackets and do not factor in candidates’ previous salaries.
• Online responses have ranged from praise for his achievement to skepticism over whether such an increase is possible without referrals.
• As of May 28, Devesh has continued to clarify his position and share negotiating insights in response to critics.