New Delhi, May 15 -- A Reddit post is making waves documenting the candid and compelling journey of a self-made professional who started with a modest Rs.2.4 LPA salary in 2018 and has amassed over Rs.1 crore in net worth by 2025-before turning 30. The post, shared under a popular FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) subreddit, offers a rare blend of humor, vulnerability, and insight, resonating with thousands advancing through their own career and financial paths.

"This isn't a boast. It's my story," the author clarifies early on, setting the tone for a heartfelt reflection that spans childhood hardships, early career setbacks, and financial missteps. Born into a low-income family, where his father earned around Rs.7-8K and his m...