From layoff to ₹1.5 crore UAE offer: How reskilling helped a tech professional rebuild his career and boost earnings

What happened: A tech professional described on Reddit how reskilling and job switches took him from a layoff at L&T Infotech to a UAE consulting role worth around ₹1.5 crore a year. Key numbers: Salary rose from ₹2.9 lakh to about ₹3.78 lakh by January 2022, then offers of ₹7.5 lakh, ₹9 lakh, ₹12 lakh and ₹13 lakh. Airbus paid ₹23 lakh plus ₹5 lakh joining bonus. Why it matters: Commenters noted UAE living costs could be substantial, and the professional said a high salary did not guarantee happiness and he would need to prove himself again.

A tech professional described on Reddit how reskilling and job switches took him from a layoff at L&T Infotech to a UAE consulting role worth around ₹1.5 crore a year.

Commenters noted UAE living costs could be substantial, and the professional said a high salary did not guarantee happiness and he would need to prove himself again.