Discipline is what separates people. Embrace it

Apart from placement assistance/guarantee, what exactly is something that EdTech companies in the upskilling/higher education space (Scaler, UpGrad, etc.) solving that can’t be solved by free material available? P.S. Not a rant. I’m genuinely trying to understand what drives people to pay such hefty amounts to these EdTech companies. Maybe someone in the industry can help with this.

I wanted to pen down my story, as I have been feeling extremely low for the past two days. I work hard, but still don’t get the results that I deserve Some background. Did engineering from a tier 3 college(this one’s on me, didn’t study hard in my 12th, hence completely my mistake). During college, I was motivated and determined to do good, and aspired for MS abroad in top university, so that I could get rid of the tier 3 tag(honestly, my undergrad college was so bad that mostly the localites of the city enrolled, and only for the purpose of getting a degree, even mass recruiters didn’t recruit from this campus). I worked hard in my first sem, and this college was affiliated to a state university. In the end sem exam, I was given horrible marks, completely careless checking, significantly reducing my GPA. I applied for reassessment but no change. Apart from that, I kept upskilling, learnt ML. In 4th sem, I was given a backlog(it got cleared when I applied for reassessment). Honestly I would always do well in class and internal exams, but somehow the external examiners always gave unfair marks and had to always apply for reassessment. In 3rd year, I got an internship of 2 months, but had to cut it down to a month as college had attendance issues. In the final semester I got a 6 month internship at a very good startup, at a very good pay, but again, had to turn it down due to college attendance issues. During final year, wrote a research paper, initially it got rejected, but had to raise contention with the conference committee for unfair evaluation, and after reevaluation by other reviewers, got stellar reviews and paper was published( you see how unfair it is right). I also gave GRE, TOEFL and got decent score, got into 1 so so university but was rejected by 5 others. Didn’t go for it as it was not that great and it was COVID year. After college concluded, it was COVID time. Continued in comments.

I have reached this number after working for over 11 years I know disciplined investing/saving works wonders.

Talent is overrated

My brain is an over-reacting type. Since the past 2 years, I have been planning, at this point I don't even know what since it has no outcome, various things, job change, going for higher education, promotions etc. Got nothing, and am just done done. My brain just constantly hurts now. Want a detox to clear my brain, to start with all this again 🤕 Travel doesn't seem to be an option right now.

Most corporate jobs tend to make you less of a human being. The pressure and competition make you shout at your subordinates, backstab your colleagues, and play politics. No matter what comes your way, don't give in to pressure. being a good human being is not a barrier to success, it's actually a key component of sustainable, meaningful success. When we prioritize empathy, kindness, and integrity, we build strong relationships, foster a positive work culture, and create a legacy that truly matters. Don't stop being a good human being; your progress won't be affected. Success that makes everyone hate you will be of little value. After all, success at the cost of relationships and respect is a hollow victory." Keep shining, you are making it easier for others to find their way.

Ghosting everyone and thinking how a cheerful person turned into a depressed and lone ass! Isn't life pre-COVID exciting and now it seems so gloomy! I missed my spark for quite a long time, and it's getting tough for me to bounce back. I'd like to hear from fellow grapeviners on their bounce-back with a bang story:)