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Having Said That...
Be Your Own Career Counsellor
“My Mother Said One Line and It Hit Hard”
Situation
Priya from coastal Kerala had a confirmed job in a mid-sized firm. Her cousin kept pushing: “Join my startup. This is big.” Family WhatsApp groups were already calling them “young entrepreneurs.” Priya’s mother listened quietly and then said, “If it is so big, why are you still asking children to join?” Priya felt guilty for laughing, guilty for doubting, guilty for wanting safety.
Thought Bubble
Why do I feel like I’m disrespecting someone’s dream just by asking basic questions?
Having Said That…
She took the job. Cousin’s startup stayed alive in talk for a year. Priya’s work made her confident. Later, when a real startup with real funding offered her a role, she joined without fear. Timing changed everything. 
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