Stumped!!

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I'll be very honest. Am not the person who would discuss career opportunities with my classmates. We generally shy away from the topic saying that there is still a lot of time for that.

Recently though I was asked about our plans after graduation. Trying hard not
to sound uncertain and negligent, I somehow convinced that we all were headed somewhere, be it studies or a job.

I must admit that it left me intrigued for a while. What would happen if all that I had said went horribly wrong? We have never had enough exposure about the industry and its practices. Trust me when I say this, what you read in the magazines and newspapers does not prepare you for what is out there. The seriousness and commitment required in a job are some of the few aspects which we are not aware of. During these times of economic crisis, decisions taken about out careers are of utmost importance. Planning to the minutest of details is necessary. I just hope that in all the seriousness, we dont miss out on the fun.

They say everything happens for a reason and is always for the good. The conversation was surely for the good and for a reason. I am off to do some thinking!! You?

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Unknown said…
according to my personal view,its gud tat r 1st step after r graduation ll b to overcome dis ongoing economic crisis,so tat it ll b a real test of r character n v ll get to kno r credentials by being exposed to tuf situations.this situation has made industries to provide jobs oly 2 ppl who r worth,thru dis,v wud ve faced de toughest phase of r career very early in lyf n mak us mor experienced to deal if such situations has 2be faced in de latter part of r career,bt nonetheless no one wants 2start der career during recession(de worst situation in de business cycle).but as ma gud fren has said,everythin happens 4a reason n its 4 r own gud..
April 9, 2009 at 10:57 PM
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