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Describe a decision you made in the past that helped you learn or grow

One of the most defining moments of my life came in the past, when I was just fourteen, faced with a choice that would set the course for my future: deciding what subject to pursue in college. This wasn’t just a single decisionit was the first in a series of choices where I learned to trust my instincts, even when the odds seemed stacked against me. I can still picture the scene vividly: a room divided, my grandmother, aunties, and mother on one side, passionately advocating for their perspective, and me, alone on the other, holding my ground. We debated for hours, their voices urging me to follow a path they believed was best. But I stood firm, determined to choose what felt right for me. In the end, I had my way. Looking back, that decision was a turning point. The field I eventually thrived incomputershad little connection to… Describe a decision you made in the past that helped you learn or grow

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Where do you see yourself in 10 years?

Ten years from now, I’ll be 67a milestone that feels both distant and near. It’s an age that carries a quiet wisdom, a time when you know life’s clock is ticking softer, urging you to savor what matters most. By then, I hope to have checked off many dreams, not with fanfare, but with the steady rhythm of a life well-lived. Here’s how I picture it. I see myself settled in my Kerala home, surrounded by the lush greenery that makes this place feel like a slice of paradise. My garden, a labor of love, will be thrivingevery plant I’ve nurtured standing taller than me, their leaves whispering stories of time and care. I’ll stroll through them daily, maybe plucking a weed or two, feeling the earth beneath my feet as a reminder of where I belong. At 67, I want to stand tallliterally. I picture myself strong enough to… Where do you see yourself in 10 years?

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What job would you do for free?

I’ve reached a point in life where the only jobs I’d do for free are the ones that benefit me or those I hold dear. The days of trying to save the world are behind menow, it’s about saving myself, or at least what’s left of me. Here’s a short list of tasks I’d happily take on without a paycheck, each one a small act of joy or necessity in my little corner of existence. Reading Stories to My Grandchildren I don’t have grandchildren yet, but I’m hopeful they’ll arrive in the not-too-distant future. I’ve already got a sizable collection of storybooks waiting, gathering dust and anticipation. There’s something magical about the idea of sitting with them, turning pages, and watching their eyes light up at tales of adventure and wonder. It’s a job I’d do with all my heartno salary required. Pottering Around in My Garden I’m already out… What job would you do for free?