1) When the author was 22 years old after graduating with distinction in Electrical & Electronics Engineering, they were unsure whether to pursue a job or further education such as a master's degree.
2) They considered options like pursuing a government or private sector job in India or doing a master's in India or abroad like California. They were confused about which path to take.
3) After discussing with their parents and brother, they decided to pursue a master's abroad but then changed their mind after scoring well in an entrance exam for a post-graduate program in India. They were happy to secure admission to a good college in India.