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Feeling Unprepared and Anxious About Job Applications After Friend’s Success

My close friend put his placement offer in the class group today. I’m happy for him, but honestly I felt sick seeing it because I’m still saying “preparing” when I haven’t even finished the basics properly. I kept changing my study schedule and calling it a plan. Now I’m wondering if I’m actually not ready, or just scared to apply and find out. Family keeps asking for some update and I have nothing clear to tell them. Part of me even wished there was some problem with my friend’s offer. I feel bad thinking that. Should I start applying broadly now, even for roles I’m not fully interested in, or keep this remaining time for the one role I actually want? I’m tired of planning without any proof that I can clear even one process.

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