{"id":389304,"date":"2026-04-20T20:59:20","date_gmt":"2026-04-20T20:59:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/389304\/"},"modified":"2026-04-20T20:59:20","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T20:59:20","slug":"he-rejected-his-first-salary-lived-on-maggi-now-runs-his-own-company","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/389304\/","title":{"rendered":"He Rejected His First Salary, Lived On Maggi, Now Runs His Own Company"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img class=\"jsx-3e2a9d2da5e2c4cb flscrnimg\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Success-stories-5-2026-04-2bace2bc17b0df1ee36f7188b32d7c30.jpeg\" alt=\"Success stories in the tech world often sound polished in hindsight. But for Immanuel John, the journey has been filled with tough choices, lean phases, and moments that demanded both courage and conviction. Today, as the mind behind Teckas Technologies, his story stands out not just for where he reached, but how he got there.\" title=\"Success stories in the tech world often sound polished in hindsight. But for Immanuel John, the journey has been filled with tough choices, lean phases, and moments that demanded both courage and conviction. Today, as the mind behind Teckas Technologies, his story stands out not just for where he reached, but how he got there.\" class=\"jsx-3e2a9d2da5e2c4cb\"\/><\/p>\n<p> Success stories in the tech world often sound polished in hindsight. But for Immanuel John, the journey has been filled with tough choices, lean phases, and moments that demanded both courage and conviction. Today, as the mind behind Teckas Technologies, his story stands out not just for where he reached, but how he got there. (Image: Instagram)<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Success-stories-4-2026-04-a77994a9daa255607ed1e7685f0399cf.jpeg\" alt=\"One of the earliest defining moments in Immanuel\u2019s career came with his very first job offer. For many freshers, that first salary (Rs 25,000 in his case) is a milestone. But he chose differently. Unsatisfied with the scope of learning and growth, he rejected the offer. It wasn\u2019t an easy decision. Walking away from financial security at the start of a career often raises eyebrows, but for him, the long-term vision mattered more than short-term comfort. That choice set the tone for everything that followed.\" title=\"One of the earliest defining moments in Immanuel\u2019s career came with his very first job offer. For many freshers, that first salary (Rs 25,000 in his case) is a milestone. But he chose differently. Unsatisfied with the scope of learning and growth, he rejected the offer. It wasn\u2019t an easy decision. Walking away from financial security at the start of a career often raises eyebrows, but for him, the long-term vision mattered more than short-term comfort. That choice set the tone for everything that followed.\" class=\"jsx-3e2a9d2da5e2c4cb lazyload\"\/><\/p>\n<p> One of the earliest defining moments in Immanuel\u2019s career came with his very first job offer. For many freshers, that first salary (Rs 25,000 in his case) is a milestone. But he chose differently. Unsatisfied with the scope of learning and growth, he rejected the offer. It wasn\u2019t an easy decision. Walking away from financial security at the start of a career often raises eyebrows, but for him, the long-term vision mattered more than short-term comfort. That choice set the tone for everything that followed. (Image: Instagram)<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Success-stories-3-2026-04-a77994a9daa255607ed1e7685f0399cf.jpeg\" alt=\"Instead of settling, Immanuel opted to build his skills from the ground up. He took up an internship where the pay was minimal (Rs 10,000), but the learning curve was steep. Itdemanded long hours, constant upskilling, and a willingness to start from scratch. It was during this phase that his foundation truly took shape.\" title=\"Instead of settling, Immanuel opted to build his skills from the ground up. He took up an internship where the pay was minimal (Rs 10,000), but the learning curve was steep. Itdemanded long hours, constant upskilling, and a willingness to start from scratch. It was during this phase that his foundation truly took shape.\" class=\"jsx-3e2a9d2da5e2c4cb lazyload\"\/><\/p>\n<p> Instead of settling, Immanuel opted to build his skills from the ground up. He took up an internship where the pay was minimal (Rs 10,000), but the learning curve was steep. Itdemanded long hours, constant upskilling, and a willingness to start from scratch. It was during this phase that his foundation truly took shape. (Image: Instagram)<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Success-stories-2-2026-04-a77994a9daa255607ed1e7685f0399cf.jpeg\" alt=\"Like many early-stage strugglers, Immanuel\u2019s journey also had its share of financial crunches. There were days when survival meant cutting down expenses to the bare minimum, sometimes living on something as simple as Maggi. Those moments of scarcity tested his patience and resolve, pushing him to stay focused despite uncertainty.\" title=\"Like many early-stage strugglers, Immanuel\u2019s journey also had its share of financial crunches. There were days when survival meant cutting down expenses to the bare minimum, sometimes living on something as simple as Maggi. Those moments of scarcity tested his patience and resolve, pushing him to stay focused despite uncertainty.\" class=\"jsx-3e2a9d2da5e2c4cb lazyload\"\/><\/p>\n<p> Like many early-stage strugglers, Immanuel\u2019s journey also had its share of financial crunches. There were days when survival meant cutting down expenses to the bare minimum, sometimes living on something as simple as Maggi. Those moments of scarcity tested his patience and resolve, pushing him to stay focused despite uncertainty. (Image: Instagram)<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Success-stories-1-2026-04-197bb134521a5ac3ca00aaa801e39718.jpeg\" alt=\"Persistence eventually paid off. As his skills sharpened and experience grew, opportunities began to open up. One of the turning points in his career was landing a role that paid around \u20b93.5 lakh per month, a massive leap from his early days. It was validation of the risks he had taken and the sacrifices he had made. But even then, he didn\u2019t see it as the final destination.\" title=\"Persistence eventually paid off. As his skills sharpened and experience grew, opportunities began to open up. One of the turning points in his career was landing a role that paid around \u20b93.5 lakh per month, a massive leap from his early days. It was validation of the risks he had taken and the sacrifices he had made. But even then, he didn\u2019t see it as the final destination.\" class=\"jsx-3e2a9d2da5e2c4cb lazyload\"\/><\/p>\n<p> Persistence eventually paid off. As his skills sharpened and experience grew, opportunities began to open up. One of the turning points in his career was landing a role that paid around \u20b93.5 lakh per month, a massive leap from his early days. It was validation of the risks he had taken and the sacrifices he had made. But even then, he didn\u2019t see it as the final destination. (Image: Instagram)<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-20-at-3.11.11-PM-2026-04-b6cda8f8685032d1407a8ecc8b67fe70.jpeg\" alt=\"For many, a high-paying job is the goal. For Immanuel, it became a stepping stone. Armed with experience, confidence, and a clearer understanding of the industry, he decided to take the leap into entrepreneurship. That decision led to the birth of Teckas Technologies. Starting his own company meant going back to uncertainty. But it also meant having the freedom to build something aligned with his vision.\" title=\"For many, a high-paying job is the goal. For Immanuel, it became a stepping stone. Armed with experience, confidence, and a clearer understanding of the industry, he decided to take the leap into entrepreneurship. That decision led to the birth of Teckas Technologies. Starting his own company meant going back to uncertainty. But it also meant having the freedom to build something aligned with his vision.\" class=\"jsx-3e2a9d2da5e2c4cb lazyload\"\/><\/p>\n<p> For many, a high-paying job is the goal. For Immanuel, it became a stepping stone. Armed with experience, confidence, and a clearer understanding of the industry, he decided to take the leap into entrepreneurship. That decision led to the birth of Teckas Technologies. Starting his own company meant going back to uncertainty. But it also meant having the freedom to build something aligned with his vision. (Image: Instagram)<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-20-at-3.11.12-PM-2026-04-d73627fd166ec61662e7e1ed8eb5a943.jpeg\" alt=\"7. Under his leadership, Teckas Technologies has focused on delivering practical, scalable tech solutions. The emphasis has always been on solving real problems rather than chasing trends. Building credibility, managing growth, and staying relevant in a fast-changing industry all require constant effort. But the same resilience that carried him through his early days continues to drive the company forward.\" title=\"7. Under his leadership, Teckas Technologies has focused on delivering practical, scalable tech solutions. The emphasis has always been on solving real problems rather than chasing trends. Building credibility, managing growth, and staying relevant in a fast-changing industry all require constant effort. But the same resilience that carried him through his early days continues to drive the company forward.\" class=\"jsx-3e2a9d2da5e2c4cb lazyload\"\/><\/p>\n<p> Under his leadership, Teckas Technologies has focused on delivering practical, scalable tech solutions. The emphasis has always been on solving real problems rather than chasing trends. Building credibility, managing growth, and staying relevant in a fast-changing industry all require constant effort. But the same resilience that carried him through his early days continues to drive the company forward. (Image: Instagram)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Success stories in the tech world often sound polished in hindsight. 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