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'Took the longest route': Bengaluru woman shares how she switched careers twice before joining Flipkart
A Bengaluru woman shared how she left medical college, switched careers twice and finally found her place at Flipkart.
A Bengaluru woman has shared how she took an unconventional route before finding the career that truly felt right for her. In a video shared on Instagram, Upasana Raghav opened up about leaving medical college, studying computer science, working as a full stack developer and later moving into cybersecurity.
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Her story has struck a chord with many social media users, especially those who feel pressured to figure out their careers early in life.
In the video, Raghav said, "This is my third career. Got into medical college, actually got in, then realized it wasn't for me. Left and started over. Did four years of computer science engineering, became a full-stack developer, then switched again to cybersecurity. Most people my age had it figured out way before me. I didn't. Now I'm in application security at Flipkart. Took the longest route, but I'm finally exactly where I want to be."
‘Still learning’
The video was shared with a simple caption that read, "Took the longest route."
Raghav’s journey highlights the uncertainty many young professionals face while choosing a career path. While some people follow a straight route from education to employment, others take longer to understand where their interests and strengths truly lie.
Watch the clip here:
Social media reacts
The clip has received several reactions from users, many of whom praised her honesty and determination. One user wrote, "This is so inspiring. Not everyone has the courage to start again." Another said, "The longest route often teaches the most valuable lessons."
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A third user commented, "This is exactly what many people need to hear. It is okay to not have everything figured out early." Another wrote, "Your journey proves that changing direction is not failure."
One user added, "So proud of you. Application security at Flipkart sounds amazing." Another reacted, "This gave me hope. I am also confused about my career right now, but this makes me feel better."
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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