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From Flipping Burgers to Entrepreneur: Kamal Nanda's Inspiring Journey to Success in Canada
- •Kamal Nanda left a stable job in India for Canada, initially working 12-hour night shifts flipping burgers for $16 an hour.
- •A turning point came when a drunk customer threw a drink at him, prompting him to vigorously seek new opportunities.
- •He secured a freelance project during a lunch break, eventually working two demanding jobs before the freelance work became full-time.
- •Nanda faced further setbacks, including being let go from a new opportunity after two months, but persevered to find three new job offers within 30 days.
- •Now a successful entrepreneur, Nanda advises those in difficult jobs to upskill, network, and be patient, emphasizing that career change "takes time".
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After experiencing mistreatment by a customer during a 12-hour night shift, Kamal Nanda began vigorously applying for jobs during his breaks. He secured a freelance project mid-shift, worked two demanding jobs for seven months, and eventually transitioned the freelance role into a full-time position before becoming an entrepreneur.
Kamal Nanda completed his B.Tech degree from Kurukshetra University and subsequently pursued postgraduate studies at Conestoga College in Canada. He started his professional career working as a web developer at a company located in Haryana, India.
Kamal Nanda advises workers to be honest with themselves about their professional shortcomings, such as their resume, networking, or skillset, and to dedicate one or two hours a day to self-improvement. He emphasizes that finding a better opportunity takes time and patience.
