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Having Said That...
Be Your Own Career Counsellor
“Almost Became My Name”
Situation
Moumita studied in a reputed college in Kolkata. She was always the “good student,” the one teachers trusted. When she decided to pursue a PhD, nobody was surprised. NET attempts followed. First time, she missed the cut-off by a few marks. Family said, “Happens.” Second time, relatives started advising alternatives. Third time, silence entered conversations. Friends moved on, some married, some left academia. Moumita took up a college lecturing job quietly. No announcement. No celebration.
Thought Bubble
If I stop now, it feels like admitting I was never good enough. But if I continue, what am I proving — and to whom?
Having Said That…
Years passed. Students began seeking her out. Parents stopped saying “try once more.” They started asking about her classes instead. Moumita still feels a small ache when someone introduces her as “lecturer, not doctor.” But the ache no longer defines her. Almost stopped being her identity. 
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