After the struggle came relief: Trusting in Allah's plan led me to the right job

As-salamu alaykum everyone, I finished my studies last November and sent out over 200 applications for software engineering roles, with no luck at all. I even thought about settling for IT support work-not what I wanted, but I told myself it would just be a temporary step. During Ramadan, I made extra du'a and went through a long hiring process at one of the biggest companies here. Out of hundreds of candidates, I reached the final interview. It felt perfect: a good starting role, close to home-I really thought this was the answer to my prayers. But Allah knows best. I didn't get it. I was disappointed, but I accepted it as His decree and moved on, knowing He has a better plan. Then, a small startup contacted me about a software engineer position for a new product they're launching. Honestly, I nearly canceled the interview. I was still feeling down from the earlier rejection, didn't know much about the company, and it was far from home. I even drafted the email to withdraw. But after praying Fajr and Tahajjud, I asked Allah to be with me and to let this happen only if it was truly good for me. I wasn't very confident, but the interview went well. The CEO said they'd decide the following week. I didn't get my hopes up-I kept applying elsewhere and put my trust in Allah. Just two days later, the CEO called to offer me the job and said he'd stop interviewing others if I accepted. I was stunned. In that moment, I truly felt how Allah always knows the right timing and the right path. Sometimes you just have to surrender, trust Him, and keep doing your part. Even if He'd given me a job I didn't initially want, I would've accepted it, knowing it was written for me. But He answered my du'as, eased my worries, and honored my hopes. Alhamdulillah for everything He provides-so much we take for granted-yet His mercy never ends. I'm sharing this because I know how tough the job search is right now and how many are losing hope. Do your part, put your complete trust in Allah, and leave the outcome to Him. Accept whatever comes, even when it's not what you expected. He knows better than we ever could. Strengthen your iman, brothers and sisters-this dunya is fleeting. Don't get too attached to it, don't let the job hunt make you ill, and never lose hope in your faith. Let it strengthen your belief instead. Ask sincerely from your heart, do everything within your means, and remember: Allah is never unmindful of your call.