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"I'm at a crossroad: Should I focus on getting a tech job or start building my own thing?" This question has been echoing in my mind a lot lately. And it forced me to reflect on how I even got here. Just a few years ago, I was on a completely different path. Back in +2, I chose Bio Science. Not because I loved biology, but because it felt like the “safe” stream—something that could open up a wide range of career paths. After that, I joined medical entrance coaching. Not because I dreamed of becoming a doctor, but because I believed only MBBS graduates or IITians got into solid careers quickly after college. When I didn’t clear NEET the first time, I repeated the coaching. But then the pandemic hit—arts and science college admissions had closed before NEET, and I was left unsure of what to do. I started to feel stuck. Memorizing biology terms no longer excited me. So I finally paused and asked myself: “Even if I crack this and become a doctor, will I actually enjoy the journey?” “Is this path driven by curiosity—or just by pressure and fear?” That moment of reflection changed everything. I looked back and remembered how much I loved exploring apps and tech back in school. During lockdown, I came across a random YouTube video about web development—and that one video changed my trajectory. They talked about how people with just skills (not even degrees) were landing ₹5L+ jobs after bootcamps. That gave me hope. 💡 I joined BCA. Started learning by doing. Built websites. Took on freelance projects. Now, I work with the MERN stack, Next.js, Convex, and more. I'm constantly learning and building. But recently, I’ve started feeling that same pull again. I’m not just thinking about getting hired anymore. I’m thinking about problems I want to solve. I'm thinking about building something that could help others. That’s why I feel torn. Should I put all my energy into landing my first tech job? Or Should I try to pitch my idea and start building something of my own? 🔁 I’m sharing this here because I know I’m not alone. If you’ve ever stood at this kind of crossroad—between stability and vision—I'd love to hear from you: - What helped you choose? - Should I aim for career security first? - Or take a calculated risk and build what I believe in?