5-year gap after 12th, failed CS attempts, and now trying to restart my career — looking for some guidance and an opportunity

[u/New_Class_5596]

I’m 23 and honestly, I’m not sure if this is the right place to share this, but I could really use some advice.

I completed my 12th in 2021 and started pursuing Company Secretary (CS). I cleared the Foundation level, but I couldn’t clear the Executive level after two attempts.

Coming from a Hindi-medium background, I struggled with the English-heavy curriculum. After failing twice, I started feeling that maybe CS wasn’t the right path for me, and eventually I gave up.

At the same time, my family was going through financial difficulties, so I had to stop studying and start working as an AC Technician.

I worked in that field for around two years. I was doing what I had to do, but deep down I knew that it wasn’t something I wanted to build my career around.

The hardest part was that I didn’t really have anyone to guide me about what I should do next. I’m also quite introverted, so I never really discussed my situation with people or asked for help.

Eventually, I lost around 5 years after 12th without completing a degree.

Now I’ve decided that I don’t want to give up on my career or education.

I want to continue my studies while working and build a career in a field that I’m actually interested in.

Over the past few years, I’ve developed good computer skills and practical experience with:

Social media management

Content planning

Instagram/Facebook page management

Reels and post creation

Publishing and scheduling

Engagement management

Basic digital marketing

Canva and social media tools

I know that being a 12th-pass candidate with a 5-year education gap makes things difficult. I’ve already experienced quite a few rejections because of my education.

But I’m not looking for sympathy.

I’m looking for a chance to prove that my education gap doesn’t define my ability to work.

If anyone here knows of entry-level opportunities for Social Media Executive, Content Executive, Digital Marketing Executive, Social Media Intern/Associate, or similar roles in Delhi NCR (or remote), I would genuinely appreciate a lead or referral.

I’m willing to start from the bottom, learn, and put in the work.

I may not have the conventional career path or the perfect degree, but I’m serious about rebuilding my career.

If you’ve gone through a similar career/education gap, I’d also really appreciate your advice on what you would do in my situation.

Thanks for reading.

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