I had a dream: to work at Qatar Duty Free, under Qatar Airways.
At the time, I was working in Home Center Qatar, first as a salesman, later promoted to cashier. I could see the airport from a distance and imagine myself there. But there was one problem.
I didn’t have a Bachelor’s degree — and that was the minimum requirement.
Choosing the Hard Road
I had +2 in Science (PCB). I knew nothing about accounting, finance, economics — all the subjects needed in business studies. Still, I returned to Nepal and joined the Bachelor of Business Studies (BBS) program.
I had no time, no academic base, no coaching, and no classroom. I worked full-time and could only return once a year to take exams.
It was a solo journey. Just me and the decision to not give up.
Every Step Was a Battle
This wasn’t a four-year journey. This was a four-year war.
- First Year: I failed Finance. Scored just 22/100. I understood only the cash flow statement. Everything else felt like Greek.
- Second Year: I failed Macroeconomics.
- Third Year: I missed my Finance and Taxation exams due to work pressure.
- Every Year: Finance haunted me. Every time I opened the book, my brain screamed quit. But my heart still aimed for Qatar Airways.
I wasn’t just a student. I was also working 16 hours a day in a cooperative. At the same time, I was preparing for Nepal’s Public Service Commission exams.
There were moments where I broke down, completely drained — physically, mentally, and emotionally.
But the vision in my heart burned brighter than the exhaustion in my body.
From Failure to Final Victory
In my fourth year, I finally felt like I found my rhythm. I chose Marketing as my specialization — not because it was easier, but because it matched my passion and experience.
No books were available. So I turned to YouTube, blogs, websites, articles. I stitched together my own syllabus. Everything I studied came from self-research and real-world connections from my job.
And it worked.
- Entrepreneurship & Small Business – 83
- International Business – 75
- Management of Industrial Relations – 74
I secured my highest scores in the final year. And for the first time, I wasn’t just passing — I was proud.
I remember the moment I saw the results. I felt emotional, fulfilled. I had done what many thought was impossible:
From science background…With zero base in accounting…With no classroom, no teachers…While working full time…I completed my BBS. Alone.
No Regrets, Just Growth
Today, I’m not working at Qatar Airways yet — but I’m serving in a government agency in Nepal as an IT and computer operator. Still walking a non-traditional path. Still growing. Still learning.
I’ve started pursuing a second degree — BICTE (Bachelor in Information Communication Technology in Education). I’m currently in the third semester. I missed the entire second semester exam due to a clavicle bone fracture on my right side — another challenge, another detour.
But I’m still moving forward.
Someday, after completing five years of service, I still plan to step into aviation. That dream is still alive.
My Message to You
To anyone out there thinking:
- “I’m from a different background.”
- “I have no support.”
- “I failed too many times.”
- “It’s too late.”
I want to say this:
👉 I failed, but I stood up.👉 I had no guidance, but I found direction.👉 I started from science and ended with business — and I’m still learning IT.👉 You don’t need luck. You don’t need the best teacher.👉 You just need to take the first step — and keep taking it.
This is not just a success story.
This is my solo battle, my truth, and hopefully, your motivation.
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