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Having Said That...
Be Your Own Career Counsellor
“Nothing Went Wrong, But Nothing Took Off Either”
Situation
Amit finished BSc from a government college near Gorakhpur. Marks were fine. Not low, not special. Friends pushed for MSc entrance coaching. Family said do it once properly. Amit joined a small private lab job instead. Neighbours said, “Bas itna hi?” Friends moved cities and kept talking about hostels, pressure, competition.
Thought Bubble
If I had pushed harder, maybe I would be somewhere else. But what if I got stuck trying and lost even this?
Having Said That…
Three years passed. Salary is modest. Growth is slow. Relatives still ask about “further studies.” His parents don’t answer anymore — they just say, “He is working.” Amit feels no pride, no shame. Just a steady ground under his feet. 
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