Landing a job at Microsoft is often seen as a dream achievement for many professionals. However, for one woman, the journey to getting there was filled with repeated disappointments, emotional breakdowns and several rejections.
A woman from Delhi named Mallika Mohta recently shared her experience on Instagram, opening up about the struggles she faced during her job search before finally securing a role at Microsoft. Her honest and emotional post has now struck a chord with many people online.
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In the video, Mallika reflected on the difficult phase of applying for jobs and constantly dealing with rejection emails and unsuccessful interviews. Along with the clip, she shared a heartfelt caption that many users related to.
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“Rejection is redirection. This one is a little personal, there were multiple times I broke down because of rejections during my job search process; the cycle of applying, interviewing, cold messaging, preparing, it drains you. If you’re in a similar boat, I see you. Just keep going and have faith, life has it’s ways of working out,” she wrote.
{{/usCountry}}“Rejection is redirection. This one is a little personal, there were multiple times I broke down because of rejections during my job search process; the cycle of applying, interviewing, cold messaging, preparing, it drains you. If you’re in a similar boat, I see you. Just keep going and have faith, life has it’s ways of working out,” she wrote.
{{/usCountry}}Watch the clip here:
Internet relates to the emotional toll of job hunting
The clip quickly gained attention on social media, with several users flooding the comments section to share their own experiences with rejection, career struggles and perseverance.
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One user wrote, “Needed to hear this today.” Another commented, “Job hunting genuinely affects mental health more than people realise.” A third user said, “Congratulations, your journey will inspire so many people.” Another added, “Every rejection really does lead somewhere better.”
Several users also praised her honesty. “Thank you for speaking openly about this phase,” one person wrote. Another commented, “People only celebrate the final offer letter, not the struggle behind it.” One user said, “Currently facing this exact situation, hoping things work out soon.” Another added, “This is the kind of motivation people actually need online.”
HT.com has reached out to the user for her comments, and the copy will be updated once her response is received.
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