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2mo
animatednoni
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currently not working
Is Taking a Gap Year for Govt Exam Preparation Worth It? Or Should I Have Gone for Placement?
Hey everyone! I’ve been reflecting a lot on my journey recently, and I’d love to hear your thoughts and experiences.
Back when I was in my final year of college, I attended a placement drive and surprisingly got selected for an interview. At that time, I thought getting a job was going to be easy, and I didn’t take it too seriously. But soon after, I made a decision that changed the course of my career path—I dropped a year to prepare for a government exam.
Now, looking back, I’m asking myself: Was it the right choice?
While the idea of securing a stable government job seemed promising at the time, the reality has been tougher than I expected. The competition is fierce, the preparation takes a lot more time and energy than anticipated, and I often wonder if I missed out on other opportunities in the process.
I’m curious to know what you all think:
Would love to hear your stories and advice—let’s help each other figure out the best way forward! 🚀
a product manager
2mo
Honestly, following your passion is overrated. Sure, it's great in theory, but the reality is that not everyone can turn their passion into a viable career.
tiddey
2mo
An Analyst
I feel, following your passion is the best advice anyone can give. If you're stuck in a job you hate, you're never going to be happy or successful in the long run.
kyachahiye
2mo
A Software Developer
I get both sides, but honestly, there's a balance.
Not everyone has the luxury to follow their passion right away. Sometimes you have to grind in a job you don't love just to get the experience or the financial stability you need to pursue what you truly care about.
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a hr executive
2mo
Honestly, I don’t get why people complain about hustle culture. If you’re not grinding, how are you going to get ahead?
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sincerejalebi
1mo
currently not working
I also lost 2 years preparing for these competitive exams. It seemed all okay at the starting of the preparation. But when I spent almost 1.5 years preparing and not cracking any of the exams I started feeling hopeless. And after another 6 months I left my preparation. Now I am applying for jobs at various private companies. Now I feel if I started my professional career just after the graduation probably in these 3 years I would have reached a good position by now. bohot afsosh hota he.
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