After 850 Job Rejections, Indian Engineer’s Microsoft Success Story Wins Internet

Deergh Kataria, an Indian tech professional, has landed a job at Microsoft Ireland. But Kataria’s journey was not easy as he faced several rejections and setbacks. In an Instagram post, he shared his journey of applying to 850 positions over 1.5 years and struggling to find a job. His story highlights the importance of persistence and hard work in achieving one’s goals. He now serves as an inspiration to many aspiring tech professionals.

“850+ applications and 13 interviews later!” he wrote as the caption of the post. “Joined Microsoft today and yeah – it’s April 1st. Still can’t believe whether it’s reality or a joke?”

“The process was everything I never showed you, the sleepless nights, the stress and all the days I doubted every step I made. In one of the worst job markets of all time with a fear of being alone in a foreign country with visa problems….