Helpless about brother's career prospects

[Varunesh]

My cousin is 22. We come from a very poor family - no house of our own, not even a two-wheeler. My uncle isn't fully healthy, but he works hard just to educate his son and give him a better future.

My brother truly gave his best in studies, but academics have never been easy for him. He takes longer to grasp things and isn't very confident about handling the outside world. He completed an ECE degree from a college affiliated with ... (2021-2025 batch), but he still has three backlogs left. He originally had eleven backlogs, cleared eight after multiple attempts, and now struggles to clear the remaining subjects despite sincere effort.

After B.Tech he even joined JSPiders for Java Full Stack coaching, yet he still finds coding and technical concepts difficult. It's not laziness or bad habits - he's always been a simple, decent person who really tries hard. But he feels helpless because he can't fully understand engineering subjects or the tech stack needed for jobs.

Now he feels stuck. He can't finish B.Tech, can't understand coding properly, and can't get a software job. At the same time, because of his education background and family expectations, he feels ashamed to take up labour, shop or small jobs. His father sacrificed a lot for his education, so working in those jobs feels like all that effort was wasted.

He feels sad, useless, and worries that his life may never improve. We don't know how to help him move forward.

Can anyone suggest suitable jobs, career paths, or guidance for someone like him? Any practical advice for his future would really help.

[Rajendra]

Maybe try non‑tech roles in IT companies, like support or analyst positions. Everything is tough right now; finding a stable job feels almost impossible in this market.

[Sahil]

Non‑technical roles. Many companies have stopped hiring for technical positions, but there are plenty of non‑IT jobs he can get into easily. Just help him improve his communication and speaking skills.

[Gauri]

His aptitude seems to lie elsewhere. Entering the current tech market would be almost impossible, not just because it's tough for him, but because the field is now flooded with graduates from engineering, commerce and other streams - it's one of the most saturated sectors ever. If he just wants to work, I'd suggest non‑technical roles in companies.

Also, feeling ashamed of taking any "low" job will make things harder. Every job has its own dignity. I understand he's proud of his father's sacrifices, but guilt shouldn't hold him back.

The best approach is for him to think deeply about what kind of work he truly enjoys, then explore options that align with his interests.

[Adarsh]

Consider teaching in schools - physics or maths for classes 11 and 12, or joining a coaching centre. He could also appear for the PGT exam to become a government teacher, or take up tuition in ICSE private schools.

[Shivam]

Good teachers can help clear a backlog in about two months, and the student doesn't have to pay until they actually pass.

[Mahesh]

I can relate; I'm in the same situation.