*Introduction: The IT Trap No One Talks About
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If you’re working at a service-based IT company like Infosys, TCS, or Wipro, you already know the struggle. Low pay, zero hands-on experience, no growth, and a constant fear of being replaceable.
Most developers enter the industry with dreams of working on cutting-edge projects, earning big money, and building a successful career. But reality? They end up stuck in a loop of support work, never getting real development experience.
I know this because I was one of them.
For three years, I sat idle in the office, waiting for projects that never came, watching my friends switch jobs and grow while I felt trapped. And when I tried to escape? I realized I lacked the hands-on skills and expertise to crack product-based interviews.
But why does this happen? Why do so many developers get stuck? Let’s break it down.
*Service-Based Companies Are NOT Built for Your Growth
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The harsh reality is these companies don’t care about making you a great developer. Their business model is built on:
✅ Mass Hiring – Freshers are recruited in bulk with no clear career path.
✅ Client Projects > Employee Growth – If you’re not on a billable project, you’re “on the bench,” sitting idle for months.
✅ Support & Maintenance Work – Even if you get a project, most of it is fixing legacy code, not building real products.
End result? You’re just another replaceable resource.
*Lack of Hands-On Development Experience = No Career Growth
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If you’ve spent 2-3 years working in a service-based company but still can’t build a real-world backend system from scratch, then you’re in trouble.
🔴 No hands-on with Java beyond basic coding.
🔴 No real exposure to Spring Boot, Microservices, or System Design.
🔴 No experience working with databases beyond writing simple queries.
When you try to switch to a product-based company? They reject you instantly. Why? Because they need developers who can build and scale products, not just follow Jira tickets.
*The “Job Security” Myth That Keeps You Stuck
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One of the biggest lies service-based companies sell you is job security.
Most developers don’t leave because they’re afraid of risk.
❌ “What if I fail the interviews?”
❌ “What if I don’t get a better offer?”
❌ “At least I have a stable job here.”
But guess what?
🚨 You are NOT secure.
💀 Mass layoffs happen even in service-based companies.
💸 Your salary growth is painfully slow (5-10% hikes vs. 100-200% in product companies).
You’re not secure—you’re just stuck.
*The Solution: How to Escape & Build a ₹1Cr Career
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If you don’t want to wake up 5 years later stuck in the same job, you need to take action NOW.
Learn Hands-On Development: Stop watching tutorials and start building projects.
Master Java, Spring Boot & Microservices: These are the backbone of high-paying backend jobs.
Solve DSA & System Design Questions: Crack interviews with real-world problem-solving skills.
Build a Strong GitHub & LinkedIn Presence: Let recruiters come to you.
Target Product-Based & Remote Jobs: Don’t settle for peanuts—aim for big money.
This is exactly what I’m doing in my 2025 journey to ₹1Cr/year. And I’ll be sharing everything—learning paths, interview strategies, and project ideas—so you can do it too.
*Final Thoughts: Stay Stuck or Level Up?
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Most developers will read this and do nothing. They’ll keep waiting for “the right time” while another year passes by.
But some will take action. Some will start learning, building, and preparing for high-paying jobs. Some will make 2025 their breakout year.
The question is: Which one are you?
🚀 If you’re serious about leveling up, follow this blog series because up next, we’re diving into:
👉 “From Tutorial Hell to Hands-On Mastery: How to Actually Learn Backend Development”
It’s time to stop waiting and start building. Let’s get it! 🔥