“From Rejections to Resilience”
My Journey to Rediscovering Independence
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December 2023 was a turning point for me. My company shut its Bangalore operations, and with that, I lost my job.
The first quarter of 2024 was a blur of uncertainty—no opportunities, not even a chance to apply.
By the second quarter, applications started trickling in, but there were no callbacks. By the third quarter, interviews began, but rejection after rejection followed.
Never in last 20 years have I had to face rejections in any aspect of life, be it personal, professional or social. Unfortunately this is one thing that life never taught me!
It shook me. I had no idea how to navigate this phase, but the desperation of wanting to be a “strong independent woman” 🙄, pushed me to take up anything that came my way—video presenting, sustainability talks, even teaching art.
This wasn’t a path I chose; it was one I stumbled upon out of necessity. Until one day, frustration turned into resolve. I decided that my independence wouldn’t be tied to a job or an employer.
And then, the last quarter of 2024 brought a flood of opportunities. Work kept pouring in—so much that I barely had time to rest in December. Money wasn’t the motivator anymore; it was the drive to WORK. A wise friend once told me, “Don’t chase money; chase work, and the money will follow.”
A big thanks to Image Consulting Business Institute for not only making me capable of standing strong and independent but also trusting me to mentor the next generation of the institute to be equally independent! The knowledge, exposure, and experience I gained here are unmatched—life-changing in ways no other learning has ever been.
As we step into 2025, I’m manifesting nothing but endless opportunities and growth. Here’s to resilience, rediscovery, and independence!
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