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Goa Founder Sparks Debate After Revealing He Gets Two Job Offers Daily
- •Akshat Shrivastava shared his experience of applying to 100 firms and getting only two replies when he actually needed a job.
- •He drew a parallel to educational loans, noting he now receives multiple loan offers from banks when he no longer needs them.
- •The post resonated with LinkedIn users, sparking a broader conversation about the irony of job hunting and loan approvals.
- •Some commenters argued that the paradox is driven by credibility and performance proof rather than luck.
- •Professionals described the phenomenon as an opportunity paradox where demand does not attract opportunities, but proven value does.
Key Questions Answered
Akshat Shrivastava pointed out the irony that when he actively sought a job, he applied to 100 firms and received only two replies, but he now receives about two job offers a day when he is not looking. Similarly, he experienced that banks offered fewer educational loans when he needed them compared to receiving multiple offers when he no longer needed them.
Netizens explained that opportunities are driven by credibility, track record, and perceived risk rather than need. Commenters noted that banks lend to those with stable assets and proven repayment histories, while employers target candidates who have already established professional value and execution ability.
Shrivastava drew a parallel between struggling to get full educational loans from banks while preparing for an MBA abroad and his historical difficulties during job hunting. In both scenarios, he found that lenders and firms were unresponsive when he desperately needed assistance, but offers poured in later when he was independent of them.
