“Choosing a career needs intensive discussions” 20 July 2025.

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Q. I am a final year student of engineering. I am not that good in technical sector. I need your help to understand what to do after engineering- should I do M. Tech or can I go in the banking sector or any other sector? I am very confused. Kindly suggest me what to do.

Ans. If you are not interested in the technical side, then M. Tech may not be a great choice. Banking is a good line of work if you are interested in it. In this case an MBA in Finance will be very helpful, just a B. Tech may not be enough. What do you have in mind when you say any other sector? UPSC is always a choice or direct entry into a job in an industry may be an option. It depends upon your aims and long- term dreams for your life. Be sure what you are aiming for and what will make you happy and what are your abilities and talents, then make the choice.

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Q. I am currently living in Jabalpur. I am in my first year of BBA. In the previous year I had taken a drop due to confusion in what to after 12th. Nowadays I feel that I have taken a wrong course. Before 2 years when I was in 12th standard, my aim was to become a C.A. But this year I gave the CA foundation exam and I got 33 marks out of 400, which has given a big jerk on my mind. But the reason behind this result is because I was not even prepared for that examination. I still don’t know why I am doing BBA which is a professional course. All these matters bring a lot of tension in my mind. And the biggest thing is that I think my parents won’t trust me. Please guide me to build a better future. And also tell me how I can get my parents to trust me.

Ans. Oh dear! This is very unfortunate! If you are not happy with BBA course of study and did not succeed in the CA foundation exam, then we need to sit down together for a session and discuss many aspects of your life. Proper thinking and decision making are a very crucial part of building a career. It has to be done with care and understanding of your future needs and happiness. Most times it is difficult for many students who do not evaluate their personality needs and their goals and make half- hearted choices. It has a life-long impact as our work defines us in many ways. Think about it and come for career planning and guidance as that will relieve your tensions. Bring your parents along for the session.

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Q. My age is 21 year and I am in my final year of B.E. Mechanical engineering. I belong to a middle-class family. I am pursuing my education by means of an education loan. I’ve always been a good student according to my parents and all but when I was in 1st year I had a crush on a girl. She is also brilliant in studies, we became friends, after that I don’t know how but we fell in love. I proposed to her and she accepted. But after few months she started to avoid me, she wanted to breakup but I didn’t like breaking our relationship, that’s why I tried to keep it, but all in vain. My studies went from 80% goes to 60% range. My parents were scolding me for it. Now after 3 years when I am somewhat stable, she started messaging me again and I gave her a reply because I still feel that she will accept me. But I am again walking on the same path I was walking on in my first year and am unable to control the urge to talk to her. Please help me. I feel horrible.

Ans. There is a nice adage which says ‘Once bitten twice shy’. Once the girl has played with your emotions, she may do the same thing again. It’s a gap of 3 years and you say that now that you are ‘stable’ she is again troubling you. The probability of her dumping you again are high. Think about your-self and your welfare. Take care of your emotions and do not go far with her. Talk to her if you like but keep her at a distance. Do not go beyond friendship in the strictest sense and maintain your dignity. Always remember that she has ditched you once and is likely to do it again. Concentrate on your studies and do well. You will find lots of good girls’ worthy of your friendship.