Hi Ajay, Thank you for your valuable perspective on relocating for career growth, especially early on.
I will consider your advice as I make my career decisions. Thanks, Naman On Sun, Oct 5, 2025 at 12:45 PM Ajay Minocha <[email protected]> wrote: > Hi Naman, > > My true take on this - the high fixed cost is actually an investment that > you make especially in the early days of your career. > In my opinion, it is necessary for us to stay away from our families in > order to be truly independent. I still know a lot of well-established > professionals with vision impairment who are caged just because they did > not step out at the right time. > I had taken a voluntary move to Mumbai in early days of my career and > despite the hardships and shoe-string budget, I can confidently say that it > was one of the best decisions I made for my overall growth. > > Cheers, > Ajay > > On Tue, 30 Sept 2025 at 21:29, Naman Parakh <[email protected]> > wrote: > >> Hi UDIT, >> >> Thank you for your kind wishes and advice. I wanted to share an update on >> my interview experience, in case it proves helpful to others in a similar >> position. >> >> My interview generally went well, and I was actually quite surprised that >> there were no questions at all regarding my disability or how I manage my >> work independently. The discussion focused entirely on my resume, personal >> interests, and my perspective on teamwork. >> >> However, there were a few points where I feel I could have handled things >> better: >> >> The interview was held in an unfamiliar room, and I wasn't aware of the >> layout beforehand. As a result, the interviewer had to assist me with >> navigation, which might have been perceived as a sign of dependence. >> >> When asked about my family, I mentioned that my family has a business. >> This led the interviewer to probe further, indirectly trying to ascertain >> if I intended to eventually join or start a family business. I tried to >> emphasize my long-term commitment to the company, as I understand they look >> for candidates with such dedication. The interviewer, however, persisted in >> trying to get me to agree that I might consider joining or starting a >> business at some point in my life. >> >> It was not communicated to us beforehand that the company is only hiring >> for its Mumbai office. Given the high cost of living in Mumbai, I had been >> hoping to secure a position in my hometown to avoid the burden of >> significant fixed costs like rent. I communicated this preference to the >> team during the interview. >> >> Thanks, >> Naman >> >> >> On Mon, Sep 29, 2025 at 12:10 AM UDIT Pandey <[email protected]> wrote: >> >>> Hi Naman, >>> >>> First, congratulations on your interview, and I wish you the best of >>> luck! >>> >>> Regarding your questions, my main advice is to be confident in your >>> abilities. While I don't have direct experience with this specific >>> situation, I believe that if you possess the necessary skills, you will >>> succeed. >>> >>> It's true that the private job market can be unstable for everyone, and >>> this instability is often amplified for individuals with disabilities. For >>> this reason, I always recommend exploring government job opportunities in >>> addition to private sector roles. >>> >>> Best regards, >>> UDIT Pandey >>> >>> On Sun, 28 Sept 2025 at 14:33, Naman Parakh <[email protected]> >>> wrote: >>> >>>> Hello, >>>> >>>> I am seeking advice on the private sector job market for individuals >>>> with disabilities, particularly those with vision impairment. Any insights >>>> or recommendations would be greatly appreciated. >>>> >>>> I have an interview with one of the Big 4 accounting and auditing >>>> companies tomorrow as part of my college placement process. If you work at >>>> any of the Big 4 companies, I would love to connect. >>>> >>>> I have a few questions for you: >>>> Do personal biases of interviewers sometimes indirectly disqualify >>>> candidates with disabilities, despite having inclusive policies? >>>> How do you demonstrate that you are capable of doing the same work with >>>> the same standards as able-bodied people, given that assistive aids are >>>> provided? >>>> >>>> Thanks, >>>> Naman >>>> >>>> -- >>>> Disclaimer: >>>> 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking >>>> of the person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its >>>> veracity; >>>> >>>> 2. 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