Today we’d like to introduce you to Sukhi Kaur.
Hi Sukhi, thanks for sharing your story with us. To start, maybe you can tell our readers some of your backstory.
I am someone who is very dreamy. As a little girl, I dreamt about having a life that was far from my reach. I lived in a small village named Bodelwala in the city of Punjab, India. I was the third child of my parents and often referred to “EXTRA” from our family and friends.
Growing up in a low middle-class family with financial constraints, attending a private school was out of reach.
However, despite these limitations, my family instilled values that were perhaps even more valuable than a private school education: perseverance, hard work, and determination. After years of hardship and struggle, I landed on my dream land, the United States of America, at the age of 14 years old, and suddenly, there was hope to turn those dreams into a reality.
Struggle didn’t just end there; in fact, it was the beginning. Being an extremely shy and introvert kid with no English-speaking skills undoubtedly took a toll on my confidence. I remember an incident my best friend asked for feedback on me after high school graduation, and my English teacher told her she didn’t see any future for me. I was in her class for over 2 years and never spoke a word with her. I was scared of speaking the wrong words and being judged, but you can only imagine what damage her feedback did to my brain as a young kid.
Both my parents wanted me to go to college and get a degree but the financial burdens my family faced, including supporting relatives back home, meant that saving for my college education was a significant obstacle. I joined a community college and managed to get financial aid. I was never a bright student in school. I blame it on my experiences and lack of English language skills, but I was one hard-working girl. I had three jobs while in college. I worked in Rosetta stone software company full time selling the language software as a salesperson, I worked in a pharmacy as a pharmacy tech and over the weekends I worked in a coffee shop at JFK airport.
It’s fascinating how life’s experiences, even those seemingly unrelated, can provide valuable skills and perspectives that shape our future endeavors. I have always loved people and been passionate about helping others. In 2010, I moved to California from New York with my husband. Again, another big challenge of my life, everything was new to me. I didn’t know where to start… Do I get a new job? Would that job be sufficient to live in this expensive Silicon Valley? I once again felt I wasn’t good enough, mostly because I was surrounded by all the high-tech engineers who were all well-paid and respected in their careers.
I decided to get into real estate industry and knew this was my Dream job from the moment I closed my first deal. Real estate, without a doubt, is a very rewarding job, but the relationships I have built in this career are more valuable than any dollar amount. I had a dream to be successful so I can live the life I had once dreamt of, and I have achieved that. Lastly, if you are kind and wish the best for others, God will make everything possible for you!
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not, what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
Biggest struggle was my shy nature and lack of English-speaking skills
Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your work?
I work as a realtor in the Silicon Valley Bay Area. I specialize in buying and selling homes.
I am proud of my work ethics and making people’s dream into reality
How do you define success?
Success is happiness for me. It is fulfillment in your heart when someone else feels happy/safe because of you.
Success is also having sense of security and providing the best for my family and kids.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.sukhikaur.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sukhi.realtor/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sukhirealestate/
