Struggle isn’t something that is exclusive to a certain amount of people and as we, the so-called bright youth of India, constitute a vital part of the Indian education system, our quota of struggle essentially begins as we grow up and graduate, just to find that we are all but short of choices to build our careers. Something similar happened to me when I finished my B.Tech and failed to land up in the domain of my choice.
From the beginning years as a student of engineering, I have always been inclined towards pursuing a career in business consulting. Despite of having tried my level best and studying 4 management subjects throughout my graduation, I failed to make it to the shortlist of a few consulting firms, as not many consulting firms would hire a B.Tech graduate who hasn’t passed out from at least an NIT. Thus, I joined Accenture, only to find out that technical support was never my forte.
But the most unexpected challenge that I wasn’t prepared of was deeply personal and I never had the courage to stand-up again, let alone resuming my career. I took a break, trying to sort things out, and after months of patient inputs and efforts, I finally converted the interview round of a market research and consulting firm called Brandscapes Consultancy. They offered me a modest salary and the hectic work-life came along as a bonus. But working there for about a year made me a confident professional and it was a path ahead towards achieving what I had dreamt of years ago.
Thus, the most important virtue to possess to overcome hurdles is patience. Also, being wary of the deception and complacency that the surroundings offer helps an individual to maintain his/her focus towards achieving his/her ambitions.