Be the Biggest Fish in a Small Pond — Practical Career Guidance for Young Graduates

Hi friends, I hope everyone is doing well. Today, I want to talk to those who have completed graduation or post-graduation. Even after 2–3 years, if you are not settled or still seeking a government job, this is for you.

In Indian culture, jobs have become a norm rather than a need. Government recruitment is rare, posts are limited, and competition is high. Talent alone may not be enough due to tense moments in exams and probability factors.

You have two main opportunities: jobs or business. Jobs can be salary-based (guaranteed minimum) or commission-based (depending on results). Business can be family-run or your own, with options of large investments or starting small and gradually scaling up.

Starting small, either in jobs or business, reduces risk. Large corporate jobs or high-investment business requires mastery, high skill, and carry higher risks. My advice: don’t fake certificates or invest blindly.

Start small: minimal investment, gain experience, respect, and freedom. For example, small sweet stall with ₹1,000–2,000 near schools or public areas, or small company role with freedom to learn. Reinvest profits gradually, enhance your skill set, and expand your vision.

Remember: be the biggest fish in the smallest pond, not the smallest fish in the biggest pond. Preserve your learning, freedom, and growth opportunities.

Disclaimer — A Journey of Shared Learning

This article holds no declarations or conclusions. It is neither advice nor authority — just a reflection from my own journey of awareness and observation. The writer is not superior, and the reader is not a follower. We are all co-learners and co-experiencers, traveling together on the same path of understanding.

These thoughts are not against anyone, any system, or any religion. They carry no offense toward any personal faith or belief. The intention is simple — to share what I have experienced so far. If these reflections help someone, that is beautiful; if not, that is perfectly fine too. The essence is to grow together in awareness, respect, and consciousness.