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Having Said That...
Be Your Own Career Counsellor
“I Thought IIT Means Coding Only”
Situation
Arjun from IIT Kanpur had a solid coding profile. Most friends went into tech roles. He also got one. But during internship, he worked with a startup founder who made him sit in client calls, understand product positioning, and explain features to non-technical users.
Thought Bubble
Why am I enjoying these messy conversations more than clean code?
Having Said That…
He shifted to a product + client-facing role. His salary growth was slower initially, but he now says — “I understand both product and people. That combination moves faster than pure coding.” 
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