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nat's avatar

always so endlessly in awe of you <3

also simba hoodie leading to job AND an engagement ring? iconic piece of clothing.

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Becky Isjwara's avatar

HAHAHA omfg RIGHT. it is the best hoodie

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Tiffany Hopkins's avatar

Glad you found the third door! And thank goodness for that Disney-loving ex-colleague ;)

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Becky Isjwara's avatar

Can’t forget the colleague that showed me what Reddit was for the first time, too! ;)

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Rick Lewis's avatar

The fact that you got spotted by a fan at the gym is so fun. Soon you won't be able to go anywhere. Thanks for sharing this one in advance and then publishing. It's a principle I need to keep top of mind, which I why I begged for it.

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Becky Isjwara's avatar

I don't even know how my articles pop up on search pages!

Thank YOU for asking for it! I didn't know this would be so interesting :)

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Ved Shankar's avatar

Loved this story - hard relate to job hunting as an international graduate. It's just a heavier lift. Also great point that even the most selective programs/schools don't have the right support for non-traditional paths - it's ironic but true

I haven't had much luck with the Third Door yet but as someone with not the greatest grades, hitting the pavement networking's been a strong weapon

In 2018, I was just connecting with everyone who I interviewed to keep in touch in case an opening came up later - the timing was off when the opening did work out but that's just how these things are I guess

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Becky Isjwara's avatar

Yeah! It's like... the "weak ties" sometimes end up working but maybe not at the exact time you envisioned.

I couldn't get far with my grades. They filter me out ASAP with my GPA... but they're not everything :)

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Linart Seprioto's avatar

This essay made me think, thanks for sharing Becky! (all the post-essay third door references were funny lol)

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Becky Isjwara's avatar

Third doors are everywhere!

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Michelle Elisabeth Varghese's avatar

You truly embody this idea! That’s why when I referenced it, I was sure you had already heard of it. Awesome reflection, reminding me to keep looking for the third door.

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Becky Isjwara's avatar

Aw thanks Michelle! We keep each other accountable to look for the third door 👀

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