Follow your own passion

By: Injy Amged Ahmed

"I didn’t want a title to define me, I’m the one who empowers the title. If you’re doing something without passion, then quit and stop doing it" Lamy EL Melegy, said

My parents forced me to join dentistry faculty because they just wanted me to as they find it suitable for females, they didn’t care what I even want to be or what I’m interested in. After I finished my studying years I started to work in hospitals, but I never enjoyed what I’m doing. 

I felt like I lost so many years of my life trying to love doing something I don’t even find my self in it. I took the decision to quit. I faced my parents and I told them I entered the college you want, but it is time to take my own decisions and start doing something I love. 

At that point I felt lost but at least I started my own journey. I joined the first recruitment company in Egypt first as a receptionist, but I proved my self and I started to get promoted until I became head of recruiters, I felt like finally I’m doing something I’m passionate about. Another chance knocked my career door when I got selected to work at OUDA (Operational Unit for Development Assistance) one of the UNDP (United Nations for Development Programs) arms. So I joined the OUDA for many many years I started as a senior recruiter and then promoted to be OUDA Director, I became so successful and known in my job. Years later, I worked as Training and Development consultant to the Minster of Social Solidarity, Ghada Wali.

After achieving a lot in my life, I recognized that it is my role to work as a career advisor to guide the coming generations in their future and to help them make their own decisions regarding their future. 

As a matter of advice, don’t settle for anything, do what you’re passionate about.