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Jagroop Singh
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My Top Failures💔 of 2024 🚧

2024 is full of up's and down in my life, it feel very weird and strange but it's good, it's challenging and the more important thing is I improved a lot.

So here are my top failures of 2024:

● Got an interview call from Google for SDE-2 position, but the recruiter ghosted me and never get back.🕵️‍♂️❌

google rejection


● Applied to ML research programs at universities in some parts of Asia, but no professor replied. However, one Indian professor explained why I didn’t get a response (an interesting story—will share later!). 📚🤔


● Applied for the MEXT scholarship this year, but as usual, I wasn’t selected. 🎓💔
MEXT Scholarship


● A U.S.-based model and founder loved my project and wanted to hire me, but due to poor internet in my village (due to poor internet I missed lot's of golden opportunities), she had to decline. 🏡📡

another failuew


● Applied to a Singapore-based company for an SDE role with relocation support. My resume was selected, and I passed the initial test, but I didn’t clear their interview because I’m not strong enough in DSA. 🧑‍💻⚙️


● Worked on an initiative, but it’s not completed yet. 🚧🕐


● A company/owner offered me a great amount for my skills, saying they’d get back to me. When they finally did, they completely disagreed with their earlier offer and claimed they never said such things. He literally said : maybe I made delusional scenarios in my head? 😵‍💫🤷‍♂️


These things were truly demotivating in 2024, but it’s okay. Maybe those opportunities weren’t meant for me, or I simply didn’t work hard enough to qualify. However, they taught me valuable lessons and gave me a solid to-do list for 2025. 💪✨

And hey, let’s not forget—good things are on their way in 2025! 🚀🌟

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Ravin Rau

Every rejection is a vote that you have tried. Don't feel discourage about it. Keep on trying and one day you will succeed. Don't be hard on yourself and just keep trying. The universe always falls in love with the stubborn heart.

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Jagroop Singh

My 2024 is not full of failures it also have lot's of success as well. It's balanced out and I think that's what life is ? @juniourrau

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Gopikrishna Sathyamurthy

This was inspiring and humbling to read. And made me acknowledge I still have a job in this competitive, always-layoff market with bleak opportunities. I was watching a TV series yesterday that was saying it's all about "timing and momentum". You will get you time and momentum too. Be vigilant and aim high. Accept any opportunity to prove yourself instead of waiting for ideal one. Good luck!

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Jagroop Singh

Grateful for the encouragement, indeed! @gopikrishna19

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Documendous • Edited

That was an incredible and humbling read. Your resilience and self-awareness are truly inspiring. The fact that you’re openly sharing these experiences, not as defeats but as stepping stones, shows just how much you’ve grown. It takes real strength to reflect like this and turn setbacks into lessons.

Honestly, the opportunities you almost got are proof that you're moving in the right direction. A Google interview call, interest from professors, catching the eye of a founder—these aren't small things. They show that you're playing at a high level, and it’s only a matter of time before the right doors open.

Your mindset for 2025 is exactly what will set you apart. Keep going, keep refining your skills, and trust that the right opportunities will come at the right time. Wishing you a year ahead filled with breakthroughs, growth, and success—you deserve it! 🚀🔥

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Jagroop Singh

Thanks @documendous 🚀

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Martins Gouveia

Don't give up bro. Tomorrow will be better.

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Jagroop Singh • Edited

Ahh !!
I am not giving up! It's part of life, and I enjoyed this as well.
If everything good happens, then it doesn't make us strong

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caga

After reading this , I feel demotivated that I haven't reached till that yet !!

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Jagroop Singh

Don't feel disheartened, everyone has different journey. Actually this blog is not like my normal blogs and it may sound very sad but now I didn't think it as sad because it really helped me to grow.

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Shrijal Acharya

It takes guts to share these on socials. You will definitely rock 2025. 🔥 Go for it!

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Jagroop Singh

Definitely @shricodev 🔥

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BazengDev

Go for it champ. Did you upgrade your DSA skills?

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Jagroop Singh

Yes, I am doing that but still need more practice.

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Cesar Aguirre

Your last point has a huge red flag with a big siren. That only was on the interview, I can't imagine how things will be after joining. Thanks for sharing. It takes a lot of courage to share failures.

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Jagroop Singh

They tried to negotiate, but I refused. Even if they matched the offer, I still wouldn't continue @canro91

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Foreign Exploit

Don't look at them as failures, but as your attempts before you finally get it right.🤝

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Jagroop Singh

Exactly 💯

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