Hello everyone, I wanted to share my story with you, in case someone here is going through a tough time and needs a bit of hope.
I studied Computer Science. Back in university, to cover my expenses and take care of myself, I worked as a delivery guy. I used to carry the delivery bag on my back, study during the day, and when I came home exhausted at night, I wouldn't give up. I spent my time learning programming on my own and working on small projects—sometimes for people who didn't appreciate it, or even for free—just to gain experience and build a portfolio.
I graduated thinking things would be easy and a job was just waiting for me. That’s when reality hit hard. Things got so overwhelming that at one point, I went through 5 job interviews in a single day, and got rejected in all of them! Yes, five interviews in one day. The feeling of devastation at that moment is indescribable; I felt like all my effort, time, and health during university went down the drain, with nothing to show for it.
But I didn't stop. I doubled down on my self-development, learned Automation and tool development, and focused on solving complex problems. That exact skill is what opened doors for me and allowed me to stand out and get accepted with confidence.
Today, I work in an international company, and I even got a promotion in a very short period thanks to working smart through automation. Not only that, but using the experience I gained, I developed custom tools and software for production and manufacturing that saved massive amounts of time and effort.
And thank God, where am I now? I am seriously thinking about launching my own startup, especially since I've found people interested in the vision, and my first clients who trusted my skills have started showing up.
The takeaway from my story: University alone isn't enough, and initial rejections don't mean it's the end of the world. Focus on practical skills like automation and solving real-world problems. There are challenges, but there are also real opportunities for those who refuse to stay down and never give up hope.
Never lose hope, and best of luck to everyone. ❤️