Man Shares How His Parents Who Were Farmers Supported His Dreams Of Becoming A Medical Doctor, Today He’s Changing Lives

“It happened 2 years Ago, but I still remember that day like it was yesterday — while I was visiting a young man’s place to collect blood samples, he started complaining about feeling dizzy. Shortly after, he collapsed on the ground, unconscious!

As a phlebotomist who regularly went to collect samples for Tata 1mg, this had never happened before. And the worst part was that this young man lived alone, so I was the only one there! I did all that I could – laid him on the bed, close to the sofa where he’d been sitting, and raised his legs above the ground to help with his blood pressure.

But nothing worked. So I rushed him to the hospital. It was only after the doctor assured me, ‘It’s nothing serious, just a phobia reaction,’ that I could breathe again!

When I dropped him back at his house, he offered me some money saying, ‘I may not have any family in this city, but from today, I certainly have a friend!’ I couldn’t accept the money– what he said meant so much more.

And this is why I wanted to get into the medical field. My farmer parents supported my dreams, they’d say, ‘Hum chahe majdoori karlenge, par tum acchese padhai karna.’ But I know we couldn’t afford the fees for MBBS. So after 12th class, I took up a diploma course and on graduating, I got my first job as a lab technician.

I told my parents, ‘Ye nayi shuruwat hai!’ And it was – I even got married that year. Then, 3 years later, when we had our son, our family felt complete. Back then, I was just a 25-year-old with a meagre salary, but somehow, looking at his little smile, I felt like the richest man in the world. I promised to give my son every happiness.

But soon, the reality hit – it was difficult to get by on my salary. I tried switching jobs, but over 2 years, I faced the same problem everywhere. Until I finally found a job at Tata 1mg! That’s when life took a turn.

For the first time, work didn’t feel like work – we were trained to put people first and care for them. Not only was I earning better, but I was respected – wearing my badge, I felt a sense of pride. Over the past 5 years, I’ve gathered so many memories. Most customers I met were kind enough to offer me some heartwarming conversation over chai. Little did I know that someday, I’d get a chance to repay it all by being a friend to a young gentleman in need!

Today at 32, I’m living a happy life – supporting my parents, and saving up for my son’s future. Along the way, I’ll try my best to ensure that the world he grows up in is filled with small acts of kindness!” #BharoseKaBadge

Source: Humans of Bombay

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