I was born into a very poor family who lived in a small village surrounded by mountains and steeps without proper connection to the better developed cities which had proper roads, hospitals and schools. Despite the circumstances during my childhood, I was determined to study and get a "real" job. I studied at a government school and went on to pursue bachelor’s and master’s degrees in political science and history which were regarded as mainstream humanities subjects. After I graduated from my college, I desperately searched for jobs that could pay off the huge mountain of loans that I had taken to support my family's medical and care bills alongside my educational expenses. My first job was a temporary junior teacher in a local college where I taught first-year history students and managed to make a measly salary, all of which went straight into paying off my loans. Alongside my teaching responsibilities, I continued my studies and prepared for competitive examinations, hoping to secure a more stable position in government service. After my contract with the college ended, I continued working towards my goal of joining the administrative services. I appeared for the Arunachal Pradesh civil services (APCS) examination twice and eventually succeeded in securing a position as a Circle Officer (CO). This marked an important turning point in my professional life, as it gave me the opportunity to serve the government and take on administrative responsibilities. My years in government service provided me with opportunities to learn, grow, and take on greater responsibilities. Through my work and professional performance, I gradually progressed in my career. In 1999, I was inducted into the Indian Administrative Service (IAS). This induction was based on my Annual Confidential Report (ACR), which reflected my performance and service record. Becoming an IAS officer was a significant milestone in my career and the culmination of years of hard work and dedication. I continued serving as an IAS officer until my retirement in 2018. Throughout my career, I remained committed to fulfilling my responsibilities and contributing to public service. Looking back, my journey from a financially disadvantaged background to a senior administrative position was not easy. It required perseverance, patience, and a willingness to keep working towards my goals despite the challenges I faced. Since retiring in 2018, I have been receiving a pension, which provides me with financial support in this stage of my life. Retirement has marked the end of my formal government service.