There was a time when I had to make a big decision—whether to leave my hometown for a new city and pursue engineering at a top-tier college that started in Goa or stay in the familiar comfort of home and attend a tier 3 college. It wasn’t a decision I really struggled with. My family, protective and loving, felt I was safest staying in the city. I had never lived away from home, and at that time, the comfort of being close to them felt right. It wasn’t a tough choice—I just went with the flow, content in my family’s nest.
By the 3rd year of college, I was focused on either landing a campus job or preparing for my master’s, but fate had its own plans. That’s when I met someone who would change everything. A guy who, to my surprise, became not just a part of my life, but my life partner. And even now, I’m beyond grateful for that unexpected turn. I still remember those sweet, teenage moments of love—the ones that made me feel like I was living a dream. Looking back, they still bring a rush of emotion, and I feel like I truly deserve those memories. I recommend everyone to find love in early years of life no metrics were involved then, it's all infatuation but with some applid logic.
He wasn’t just my love; he was also my biggest motivator. He believed in me and fueled my dreams, pushing me to chase my goals with everything I had. We both had our ambitions, and together, we made plans for the future.
Eventually, I chose to join Infosys. I trained in Mysore, moved to new cities, and was living a reality I once only dreamed of. At the time, all I wanted was a job with a 15k per month salary. That seemed like it would be the pinnacle of my success. Fast forward to today, and while I’m earning a six-figure salary, there’s still that feeling—that insatiable drive—that I haven’t quite “arrived” yet. And I realize that’s the beauty of having a growth mindset.
After a year of work, both of us were on our own career paths, building toward our futures. That’s when we decided to get married. I was 22, he was 24. And it was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made.
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