Had lost all my ambitions: How a former Zomato delivery agent defied multiple rejections to crack FMS
Girish Sharma talked about his journey, reflecting on his challenges and perseverance that led to this academic achievement. “Six years back, I had lost all my ambitions in the pursuit of daily survival,” Sharma said in a post on LinkedIn.Before the pandemic, he was juggling multiple responsibilities, including working as a Zomato delivery rider, tutoring students, and taking on various odd jobs to make ends meet. Turning point during pandemic He said the pandemic marked a turning point in his life, giving him time to evaluate his future and reconsider his aspirations. “COVID was a breather where I realised this is not something I want to continue in my life,” he said in the post. Sharma then rediscovered his interest in business and set his sights on pursuing an MBA from a reputed institution. However, he said, he initially knew very little about the admission process, including entrance examinations and personal interviews. After several attempts, he said he secured a strong percentile in the CAT 2023 examination, which earned him interview calls from multiple management institutes. However, most schools either rejected him or placed him on waitlists. Although he received an admission offer from one institute, he declined it because it did not meet his expectations. Determined to keep trying, Sharma appeared for the process again and eventually secured admission to FMS, where he will begin his MBA course this year.Story continues below this ad In his post, he also acknowledged the role of those who guided him throughout the preparation process. “There was a whole force of people – mentors, friends, colleagues – who stood beside me throughout,” Sharma wrote. He then urged others navigating their own challenges not to lose hope. “If you’re somewhere in the middle of your own version of this, keep going,” he wrote. See the post here:
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