Having Said That...
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“Everyone Else Had Started Already”
Situation

Rohit was in second year engineering in a Tier-2 college near Patna. Friends kept talking about internships on LinkedIn. Some were doing unpaid work. Some were just posting. Rohit hadn’t applied anywhere. Parents said focus on studies first. Seniors said if you don’t start early, you fall behind.

Thought Bubble

I don’t even know what kind of work I want. But everyone is already acting busy.

Having Said That…

He didn’t do an internship that year. He learned basics properly instead. Next year, he applied with clarity. He didn’t feel late anymore. He felt ready.