didn’t grow up with easy money, but I did grow up around dreams, some of my own, some inherited. Some were mine, others I picked up from the family around me.

Growing up in a joint family meant being surrounded by conversations about progress, business, and what’s next. It was energetic and inspiring. Most of the people around me were focused on expanding what we had built over the years. My dream, however, pointed somewhere else. It was to go to the US.

Not for luxury. Not as an escape. But because I believed that’s where I could push my limits, learn more, and explore new possibilities.

The First Setback

I chose Computer Science because I enjoyed the structure and logic it offered. I worked hard to get into a US university for my master’s degree, and I succeeded. I cleared the exams and received admission offers. But I decided to stay due to the current situation in life!

It wasn’t an easy decision. I often found myself asking: “Is my dream for the US over?” The answer: Not Today.

Starting Over

I joined a small company as a web developer. The pay was low, the hours were long, and the path ahead was unclear. But I kept showing up, believing something would come out of it. There were plenty of tough days. Days when I doubted everything.

Days I thought of quitting. But each time, I would stop and ask myself if it was time to give up. And each time, I’d say: Not Today.

A Second Chance

Eventually, the opportunity came again. I had turned down Collabera during campus placements because I wanted to go to the US, but it was hiring again. I applied, got in, and this time I looked at it differently, not just as a job, but as a step back in the direction of my goal.

It looked like a step down to most; less pay, less comfort, night shift, away from family in a new City. But for me, it was about the dream, not money or comfort.

Should I return to a comfortable and regular life? The answer was: Not Today. Not without trying

The Grind

The journey wasn’t smooth. I missed home and missed being around family. But I stayed focused.

I exceeded expectations by volunteering for initiatives and helping beyond my role. People started reaching out, not because I knew everything, but because I was willing to find solutions and learn.

Some days were exhausting. I felt invisible. I felt stuck. But the one question I kept asking was: “Is this a dead end or just a difficult phase? Should I quit?” The answer never changed: Not Today.

Where I Am Today

Eventually, the move to the US happened. First, a couple of visits, then relocation. None of it happened because I waited around. It happened because I kept moving forward, one decision at a time.

Today, I live here with a family I love and a life I’m still building. My parents have visited. My daughter reminds me every day why the effort was worth it. Do I still question myself sometimes? Yes. Do I think of slowing down or playing it safe? Sometimes.

But am I giving up on what’s next? Definitely not Today. And if you’re reading this, wondering whether to keep going or give up on Your Dream? Your answer Today should be the same. – ‘Not Today’

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