Rakesh’s Journey: Balancing Work and Family with Local Job Placement

Rakesh Das's quest for a nearby job seemed impossible until he connected with Sarthak Educational Trust at the Guwahati Center. Rakesh had been living a content life, employed at a healthcare company, but a tragedy in 2023 changed everything. The sudden loss of his father left him as the sole breadwinner, with more responsibilities on his shoulders. Having already lost his mother, Rakesh now faced not only financial difficulties but also the need to be close to his remaining family member, his wife.

Despite his locomotor disability, traveling had never been a problem for Rakesh. However, the long hours spent commuting made it hard for him to balance work with his family duties. Wanting to be near his home in case of emergencies, Rakesh made the tough decision to leave his job at the healthcare company and began searching for a role closer to home. The job search, however, turned out to be much more challenging than he had anticipated, and at one point, Rakesh felt like giving up on his goal.

His situation took a positive turn when he connected with Sarthak Educational Trust. Enrolling in their no-cost training and placement program, Rakesh received the opportunity to further enhance his computer skills. Sarthak's Job Mapping process ensured that his disability, education, and personal requirements were considered in finding the right job. After this thorough process, the Sarthak placement team arranged an interview for Rakesh at a nearby Flipkart office.

Flipkart, a long-time partner of Sarthak, has consistently supported the hiring of persons with disabilities. The company offered Rakesh a position as a Data Entry Operator, turning his dream of working near home into reality. Now earning 2 LPA, Rakesh is able to manage both his work and family responsibilities with ease.

Rakesh expressed his gratitude, sharing, “Sarthak understood my problem and helped me secure a placement. I am now able to handle both my work and my home, without spending hours commuting.”

He also acknowledged the Sarthak team for helping him adjust to his new role by guiding him through essential computer skills, which have made his work effortless.

Sarthak Educational Trust aims to make every candidate’s dream come true by providing job opportunities tailored to their needs and expectations, ensuring they can lead balanced and fulfilling lives.