Hello everyone, as promised we are back with another tale on this Tuesday. Oh you might have seen the chapter title already so here we go

Yes, we are going to talk about career aspirations today! When we are kids, we might have dreamt of becoming an astronaut or a teacher or maybe even bus conductor (at some point 😅) life seems so simple when we are small because we were present there thinking about that moment and not worrying about the next whole decade, I know it's difficult not to think about our future as we are living in a highly competitive society, okay I'll stop there, let maanvibhagat take it from here for you all!

12th February, 2020

Tenth is definitely a hectic year. Yaar, I hope this pressure ends soon, it's making me feel a bit suffocating at this point. On top of that, my parents keep saying it's a crucial year and asking me, what do you want to do further? Am I supposed to make the decision of a career which will affect my entire life just in the span of two or three months? I hope I'll be able to choose the right way though *sigh*.

27th February, 2020

My boards are nearby and I've been getting scary dreams every single day. Either I see dreams of failing or sometimes it's of my parents crying about the fact that I couldn't get admission in any college. I'm really scared. Still, I haven't decided what to do. I told my mother today about how Misha wants to be a doctor- ophthalmologist, such a big word! Niraj wants to be a Data Analyst, Riya wants to be a fashion Designer and Karishma wants to be a CA. And here I am, who doesn't even know whether to go for science, commerce and arts.

1st April, 2020

Finally, my board exams ended and I'm really happy. Now I'm free. Although there's a new problem in the world: covid. And another good news is the fact that I decided my career options although they may seem a bit abrupt to others preference wise:

Arts: Journalism

Diploma: Computer Engineering via a Polytechnic College

Commerce: CS+LLB

I hope I'll get admission in St.Xavier’s, then I'll choose my first option *fingers crossed.*

17th July, 2020

I'll be getting my results today, I'm so nervous and keep sweating from the morning.

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My mom is so happy, I think she's happier than me! Even I feel happy! I managed to score 93.40%. I think I'll be able to get my dream college.

25th September, 2020

Seriously, I can't believe this, I did not get admission in St. Xavier's, even at 93%. The cutoff was 96%. If even scoring this much didn't help me be a part of my dream college, is working towards percentage really important?

27th September, 2020

Finally, after my parents convinced me a lot I've filled the form for diploma in computer engineering *fingers crossed.*

6th October, 2020

I secured admission in diploma! And my fee is just 8000/- because of TFWS whereas the original fee is 70000/- mainly because of my percentage. I feel happy!

7th July, 2023

Finally I completed my diploma, it was definitely a struggle. And again, the degree seems like a struggle. It's been a long time since I wrote in my diary because I've never really had much leftover time at this point. But yes, although my scores dropped drastically, still I managed to score 85.31. I hope I'll get admission in Western Mumbai itself *crosses fingers tightly.*

19th September, 2023

I got admission, but in a college which is 5 hours away from home and in the Harbour line. I need to change three trains everyday, it's definitely going to be exhausting. But yes, I got my desired major and the placement is really good in the college. Let's hope my next three years of struggle aren't wasted.

11th August, 2024

It's been a year since I got admitted and I've been doing this and that, trying to fulfil my career aspirations. From Google Cybersecurity certificate online to a long Finance based course from NISM offline, I've tried every means to improve my resume. And from last year I've been unsure whether to go for placement or to try for higher studies. Today I met my dad's friend and he changed my perspective a bit. He simply said, “Beta, give the entrance once first, if you get admission, it's well and good. If you don't, accept your placement offer. Sit for placement interviews as well.”

I wanted to be a journalist but now I'm a computer engineer, destiny led me to this path and now I feel happy and wish to follow the same path as well. I think whenever one feels confused about the career, first try to find the right path for you. If you cannot find it, destiny will choose what's right for you.

Written by ©maanvibhagat

A True Story

And that's not an end for Maanvi's story, there's going to be more things in the future likewise let me make it clear to all of you, you don't need to be overwhelmed by the fact that you don't have clarity on your career! It's okay!

Try and explore things, see where you fit in and wherever you are give your best shot and make your own mark.

We're proud of all the 10th and 12th graders who are choosing their majors and also not to forget our ug and pg students who are busy struggling but never give up on their degree nor their life, keep fighting, make decisions for yourself.

Fight for your dreams, strive hard till you can, but if it doesn't work out, it's very easier to say it's going to be okay but I feel you mate!

Life has better plans, this may take time to synch in your system but you'll be in a great position! Keep going! Never give up!

That's all for today~

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