7 LPA in TCS to 40 LPA in PayPal | How he Switched in 2025
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He was stuck in support work at TCS with no hikes and a long 90-day notice period.
Came from a tier-3 college. No IIT, no dream company placement.
But in 2025, he cracked PayPal.
In this episode, we deep dive into his full journey:
His experience at TCS — tech stack, workload & the reality of being on the bench
How he started preparing despite a demanding job
What topics, projects, and resources helped him stand out
How the 90-day notice and the TCS tag affected his job hunt
And finally, how he cracked PayPal — step by step
This is not just about switching jobs. It’s about breaking ceilings.
If you're in a service-based company and want to move to a product role, this is your roadmap.
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Timeline
00:00 - 1:55 Recap
1:55 - 3:34 Introduction
3:34 - 5:44 His Journey, Tier3 and TCS
5:44 - 8:22 Experience at TCS
8:22 - 11:00 Salary Hikes and Bench Period in TCS
11:00 - 12:32 His Tech Stack in TCS
12:32 - 15:29 Support Work in TCS
15:29 - 17:12 Switching from Service-Based
17:12 - 18:12 Workload in Service-Based
18:12 - 22:47 His Preparation and Switching Journey
22:47 - 24:53 Topics Prepared and Projects
24:53 - 27:36 Resources & Time taken to Prepare
27:36 - 28:47 Disadvantages of TCS Tag
28:47 - 29:40 Impact of Recession on Job Market
29:40 - 33:00 90-Day Notice Period
33:00 - 37:11 Strategy to Apply to Companies
37:11 - 39:07 Companies He Cracked & CTC
39:07 - 41:41 Important Resume Tips
41:41 - 42:40 How he got the PayPal Opportunity
42:40 - 44:47 PayPal Hiring Process
44:47 - 45:55 Feeling after PayPal
45:55 - 48:18 Market Conditions and AI
48:18 - 49:45 Closing and Conclusion
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