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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