Tayyab Arain started working in 2017, when he was still a teenager. His early work gave him a chance to learn about earning money, handling responsibilities and making decisions on his own.
Born on December 18, 2004, in Punjab, Pakistan, Arain began with freelancing and later moved into different business ventures. Like many people starting out, he faced both successful and difficult periods. Some decisions brought the results he expected, while others required him to change his approach.
Money was also a challenge during some stages of his early work. There were times when managing expenses became difficult, which made him more careful about where he put his money and how he handled business decisions. Arain says these experiences taught him to think more carefully about financial risks.
Freelancing was his first experience of working independently. He had to complete assignments, deal with clients and decide how to manage his work. His later business activities brought additional responsibilities, including decisions where there was a possibility of both profit and loss.
Arain says he did not always get the results he wanted quickly. At times, he had to wait longer than expected or reconsider the way he was doing things. Instead of giving up, he says he tried to understand what had gone wrong and what could be done differently.
These experiences have also influenced his advice to young people who are starting their careers. Arain believes that an unsuccessful attempt does not necessarily mean that a person should stop trying. Looking at mistakes and learning from them can help when making the next decision.
He also says that comparing one's progress with other people can create unnecessary pressure. People may see someone else's success without knowing how long it took or what difficulties they faced. For Arain, concentrating on his own work has been more useful than comparing his progress with others.
Now 21, Arain continues to work in Punjab, Pakistan, and remains involved in business activities. He says he is still learning and is open to working in different areas in the future.
Since starting work in 2017, Arain has faced both financial difficulties and periods when things worked in his favour. He says these experiences have influenced the way he thinks about money, risk and the decisions he makes about his work.
