In 2022, after completing my graduation, I found myself at a crossroads. Pursuing a master’s degree seemed like the logical next step, but the financial burden associated with it was daunting. Determined to contribute to my family’s well-being, I decided to take a one-year gap and search for job opportunities.

As the months passed, I faced numerous rejections, leaving me feeling lost and disheartened. It was during this challenging time that my father introduced me to NavGurukul. Initially skeptical about their 100% job guarantee program, I weighed my options. With no other viable prospects, I took a leap of faith and decided to join NavGurukul.

After a series of interviews and the admission process, I joined NavGurukul on March 8, 2023. On that day the atmosphere was festive as everyone celebrated Holi, and I left my home to embark on this new journey. My initial month at NavGurukul was challenging. Full of Emotions, overthinking, and loneliness. Seeing girls who had been there for two years, striving to secure jobs, filled me with doubts about my own choice.

Yet, I decided to set aside these emotions and focus on self-improvement. I committed to hard work, often studying until the early hours of the morning. My goal was to be prepared for any opportunity that came my way. But there was one crucial lesson I still needed to learn: patience.

By the time I completed four months at NavGurukul, I had progressed to Module 5. According to NavGurukul’s policy, students who clear Module 3 are considered job-ready. I continued working diligently, eagerly awaiting companies to visit for hiring. In July 2023, NetWest arrived for recruitment, planning to hire nearly 30 students from various NavGurukul campuses.

But, to my surprise, I was not allowed to participate in the hiring process. The reason? I hadn’t completed the mandatory six months on campus. NavGurukul’s policy dictated that students must have a minimum of six months’ experience before sitting for any hiring requirements. Frustration and disappointment filled my heart, but I persevered, continuing my studies despite the setback.

After completing six months, in November, an opportunity arose with Frappe. Six of us were selected to proceed with the hiring process. I eagerly began working on the project assigned by the company, completing the test and sharing my work, anxiously awaiting their response.

In the meantime, I interviewed with another company and was offered a position. My heart was set on joining Frappe, so I waited for their response. Finally, on the 4th of January, I received the call I had been waiting for.

So many things happened after that call. I traveled to Mumbai for the first time and experienced the city's bustling life. On the 15th, I had my interview with Frappe, and it was a surreal experience. I even had a delicious lunch and tried chass, on the day of my interview. After that when I found out that I was selected, I was overjoyed. The entire journey was beautiful and filled with unforgettable experiences.

On that day I was just sitting alone thinking about all the things that happened. The journey from uncertainty to success taught me the value of resilience and continuous effort and I've come to realize that everything unfolds for a divine reason. It showed me that sometimes, good things happen just when you need them the most.

So, as I sat there, thinking back on everything, I felt so grateful. Grateful for the chance I got, and for the people who saw something in me even when I couldn't see it myself. Frappe didn't just offered me a job; they gave me hope when I needed it most. And for that, I'll always be thankful.