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Contrary to everyone's opinion towards this year.
2020 was the best year of my life,
And here is my end-of-the-year journal in a thread.
Contrary to everyone's opinion towards this year.
2020 was the best year of my life,
And here is my end-of-the-year journal in a thread.
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[April-June 2020]
After being stuck in tutorial purgatory of web development for 1.5 years. I was now aware of the problem in my process. And solved it. Applied to 75+ jobs/gigs before got my first freelance project.
[April-June 2020]
After being stuck in tutorial purgatory of web development for 1.5 years. I was now aware of the problem in my process. And solved it. Applied to 75+ jobs/gigs before got my first freelance project.
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It was for an E-Commerce platform for selling masks. The first time I was contacting a foreign (or any) client. After everyday changes & updates somehow I built it. And sold it.
It was for an E-Commerce platform for selling masks. The first time I was contacting a foreign (or any) client. After everyday changes & updates somehow I built it. And sold it.
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The very first time I made money on my own and that only in $.
Here is that website - [ https://www.kn95maskonline.org/ ]
The very first time I made money on my own and that only in $.
Here is that website - [ https://www.kn95maskonline.org/ ]
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After that, I worked on 2 more projects.
Another website for selling masks & PPE kits. Built backend & designed logo for them,
And another one was Chrome Extension for Amazon Sellers. Worked on the backend for same,
After that, I worked on 2 more projects.
Another website for selling masks & PPE kits. Built backend & designed logo for them,
And another one was Chrome Extension for Amazon Sellers. Worked on the backend for same,
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[July - October]
After that, I got kind of bored with freelancing and decided that I want to work in startups.
Gave ~10 interviews to startups that I found through Angellist. None of them worked out.
[July - October]
After that, I got kind of bored with freelancing and decided that I want to work in startups.
Gave ~10 interviews to startups that I found through Angellist. None of them worked out.
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Through LinkedIn I got to know about The Knowledge Society(TKS) - [ https://tks.world/ ] It was like my dream place to be in. And this year they started their Virtual Bootcamp also.
Through LinkedIn I got to know about The Knowledge Society(TKS) - [ https://tks.world/ ] It was like my dream place to be in. And this year they started their Virtual Bootcamp also.
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"No matter what, I want to be part of TKS", I said to myself every single when I was preparing for application. After a rigorous application process. I cleared it.
"No matter what, I want to be part of TKS", I said to myself every single when I was preparing for application. After a rigorous application process. I cleared it.
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I had a 1:1 Interview with Director at the same company. And I thought it went bad but I was selected. I was on cloud nine. But...
I had a 1:1 Interview with Director at the same company. And I thought it went bad but I was selected. I was on cloud nine. But...
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The fee for the program is ~$5000 (~Rs. 3.5 lacs) And I couldn't afford that. I applied for financial aid. And got $2800 financial aid but still, the remaining amount was around Rs. 1 lakh. And after covid, I know that for now, my family could not afford that.
The fee for the program is ~$5000 (~Rs. 3.5 lacs) And I couldn't afford that. I applied for financial aid. And got $2800 financial aid but still, the remaining amount was around Rs. 1 lakh. And after covid, I know that for now, my family could not afford that.
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I talked with the person who took my interview, nothing happened. I talked with the CEO of the company, nothing happened, And then I understood that I have to drop it.
I talked with the person who took my interview, nothing happened. I talked with the CEO of the company, nothing happened, And then I understood that I have to drop it.
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One day, a web developer from a company called Revoteen messaged me on LinkedIn that we have an open web developer position. I applied for it and got it.
One day, a web developer from a company called Revoteen messaged me on LinkedIn that we have an open web developer position. I applied for it and got it.
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I worked on Revoteen as a front-end developer for the website. It's a networking platform for students to connect with like-minded students around the world, discover opportunities and join impactful student-led
organizations/initiatives.
I worked on Revoteen as a front-end developer for the website. It's a networking platform for students to connect with like-minded students around the world, discover opportunities and join impactful student-led
organizations/initiatives.
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Built by High-School Students in California. Still in development. Up for Beta testing. I worked for around 2 months with them
Check out here - [ https://www.linkedin.com/company/revoteen/]
Built by High-School Students in California. Still in development. Up for Beta testing. I worked for around 2 months with them
Check out here - [ https://www.linkedin.com/company/revoteen/]
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[October]
Around October found @nipunnyy and @an_napurna 's @TweepsYoung and It was the best thing. Every Sunday learned a new life-skill that actually helps in your life. And it is really great learning from y'all.
[October]
Around October found @nipunnyy and @an_napurna 's @TweepsYoung and It was the best thing. Every Sunday learned a new life-skill that actually helps in your life. And it is really great learning from y'all.
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[November]
Because of YoungTweeps, I came around an internship at Upraised and after the interview. I got it. It's been <2 months in the internship and I feel I learned more in these 2 months than probably in my life.
[November]
Because of YoungTweeps, I came around an internship at Upraised and after the interview. I got it. It's been <2 months in the internship and I feel I learned more in these 2 months than probably in my life.
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[December]
In the last 4-5 years since I have started reading. This year (I guess) I read the most. Read 40+ books this year, some of them are :
![/17/[December]In the last 4-5 years since I have started reading. This year (I guess) I read the most. Read 40+ books this year, some of them are :](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EqX5wGSW4AIJ3hB.png "/17/[December]In the last 4-5 years since I have started reading. This year (I guess) I read the most. Read 40+ books this year, some of them are :")
[December]
In the last 4-5 years since I have started reading. This year (I guess) I read the most. Read 40+ books this year, some of them are :
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P.S. This thread was just for me to keep track of things I have done this year. Something which I can come back to in the future.
P.S. This thread was just for me to keep track of things I have done this year. Something which I can come back to in the future.
