"When the going gets tough, the tough get going". Something that personifies that battle that was won today. It took 8GDs, 11 Interviews, 2 Shortlists to finally arrive at this number. It also has to account for the scores of sleepless nights spent worrying or the loss of weight :P. But when you are done with it, it all seems worth the fruits that you get. The salary, the structure the inhand all disappear inspite of all the ups and downs. Its all forgotten when you dont need to worry about the emails from placecom or when the clothes dont matter. And yea, you can sing, dance and do what you want to. Its just another way of saying, its life king size now.
For me it would also have another dimension with the job starting as early as february and only just a couple of days to go by. Its the new beginning, the new start. A new lease of life independant of all, on my own, for myself. Not am not being selfish or egocentric here. Its just another way of saying that I wanted to prove to myself that I was worth of getting through a company. I am happy not because of the scenario but primarily because of the profile and the job i expect here. The plethora of opportunities that lie in front of me, the scores of targets and goals to achieve. Oh come on, I am not going to leave so soon. It surely has to be as one of the business heads and heading an entire division of people I would want to lead. Only then would I be satisfied and only then would I be doing justice of the job. The ahmedabad factor and the intelligent thinking. The confidence in the interview as well as the presence of mind and the intelligent thinking came like they were hidden somewhere all these days and decided to showcase themselves.
For many of my colleagues this war against depression ended long back, for some it didnt start at all and for some the war is still waging and it needs to be taken care of. After looking at the processes and the various companies coming on campus, I would just say one thing. "Please continue putting in your 100% each and every time. Take calculated decisions, dont over estimate or underestimate. Be sure of what you do, why you do and do it perfect." Lastly, I know it might be gyan but then, its a fact. "Never say die, if not today tomorrow will be your day" and as I take it, its just the time till one's decided time has to come.
"There is enough for every man's needs, but not for every man's greed." - Mahatma Gandhi. He wasnt wrong. There would be something for everyone. Its just that one has to identify it and at times compromise based on one's assessment. When the times are bad every donkey is the king. Everything seems gloomy and things dont always look nice. But then who said life is not a sine curve. When we enjoy the crests so also we have to bear the troughs.
Now, for all the people I would like to thank apart from my dearest drrrrr and my family - Ruchi, DP, Goluuu, Nila, Diki - thank you sooooooo much. Sans you, I doubt I would have been where I am. It was only the constant encouragement, support and the sweet words that have taken me through the grind that I have thankfully cleared for now. I am never going to forget how each one of you has stood by me when I needed you. Its been wonderful knowing you and am sure this association is going to go a long long way in life.
Welcome to the Corporate World Mr Maniar :) :)
Sunday, January 18, 2009
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Eventful
Jan 7 - 8 '09. Now this is a date that means a lot. Got some of the best things happening today. Oh yea, the surgery was fine and things gonna work out well. But when it comes to friends. I am happy to announce a new member. (Details later). Well, the day also marked an end to the fraudulent systems at Satyam. Well, Raju is no more a gentleman. He is a pauper and going to be a jail bird very soon. And as I bid it adeiu I also became "Almost Famous". With Madonna singing "american pie", there is a question that arises in my mind. Is this the real world? Now are we living in a real world, with real people??
Let me get the things straightened before all hell breaks lose. I am proud of my buddy my yar, for all the guts he had today. It was the first time in a long long time that I have been so happy and that it came from him was un-imaginable. Oh yes, he is the most straight person and I am finally successful in corrupting him, this way or that. The end result is what counts. But, in the same breath I would like to point out that this is what he should have done loooooooong loooooooooong back and is something that he should be proud of. There is nothing wrong about it and I would stand by him even in the court of law. :P
NO, I wasnt talking of Mr Raju. Well he is now baju. But I hate him for breaking the wonderful rally up. He has given India its own indegeniuos "Enron". I guess we would have done without so much indianess in everything. With the day ending on another sad note, seems like the news are going to continue. But then with every sad chapter there is always a hope that things would be better. It just gives us that there are happier times than these waiting for us.
Lastly there is another thought that just came into my head "Almost Famous". Are we really living in a real world. In a situation of confusion I would want to heed to the advice of the great Creem Editor " Be honest and be merciless"
Happy birthday Yash and DD (wishes to both of u - may u both achieve your dreams)
Let me get the things straightened before all hell breaks lose. I am proud of my buddy my yar, for all the guts he had today. It was the first time in a long long time that I have been so happy and that it came from him was un-imaginable. Oh yes, he is the most straight person and I am finally successful in corrupting him, this way or that. The end result is what counts. But, in the same breath I would like to point out that this is what he should have done loooooooong loooooooooong back and is something that he should be proud of. There is nothing wrong about it and I would stand by him even in the court of law. :P
NO, I wasnt talking of Mr Raju. Well he is now baju. But I hate him for breaking the wonderful rally up. He has given India its own indegeniuos "Enron". I guess we would have done without so much indianess in everything. With the day ending on another sad note, seems like the news are going to continue. But then with every sad chapter there is always a hope that things would be better. It just gives us that there are happier times than these waiting for us.
Lastly there is another thought that just came into my head "Almost Famous". Are we really living in a real world. In a situation of confusion I would want to heed to the advice of the great Creem Editor " Be honest and be merciless"
Happy birthday Yash and DD (wishes to both of u - may u both achieve your dreams)
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
New Year is here......!!!!
Oh now, come on.. smile please.. :P There is no gloom allowed here now, its all gone and in the past. Now is the time for CHANGE. This is just another of the wishes that the people have for the year gone by.
After 1933, its 2008 that is supposedly that has been taken as one of the most disastrous year financially for the world. With nearly all countries having faced the acute shortage of funds and scams surfacing everywhere. And when it ends with an attack, it is just the end of all the hope one had. The dastardly attack on the beloved Taj Mahal Hotel shook the very foundations of humanity. Apart from having scarred the hundreds in person, these attacks hit the country where it hurt the most. Unprecedented attack which led to the resignation of a Union Home Minister to be followed by the CM, Dy CM of the state. Leaving one and all in a state of shock and disbelief that on top of all the gloom there was more. It was like murphy said " When you think this is the worst, it is just yet to come"
Nevertheless, as some optimists may put it, it just brought the nation to stand up and finally act against the perpetrators of such acts, to bring to book all those involved and not leave any stone unturned to set the record straight.
A period has gone, the government is up in arms and all out against our friend - Pakistan, the beloved land of Jinnah, the part brother which led out this wonderful act of terror. Which spews venom at every instance possible.
--------------------------------------STOP-----New Year-----------------------------------
The by gones have to be by gones, and one has to push on. With the Taj in action and having 62% occupancy again, its back to business. But not without the scars seen on everyones faces. But now that the govt is full out to bring things back to normal, there is an effort to infuse enthusiasm in the people. "Please celebrate and forget the year 2008", was what one senior diplomat said before the new year. It means.. leave the sadness behind and start things with a smile.
Oh, I forgot, the placements are also progressing with a couple of companies a week and a trickle of people getting through. But then, what to do but smile. Its a situation when the best of the best are left behind and the ones getting through are doing so with all the lady luck can offer them. At this point in time it feels like let it come on, we would face it all with a smile and we can. I dont know why, i dont know how, but am sure we would be able to sail through this and happily too. Yes there are a few give and takes here and there, but on the whole we are going to be there. Its all like an intuition and seems very improbable yet true at this instance. There are times when there is hope, then happiness when someone else gets through, "Oh come on - he deserved it", and then there is dispair and thoughts of how to tackle the situation.
All in all, lets just get out these things from our heads for the moment, and think of all the new things that are going to happen in this year. Apart from the scores of marriages of batch mates, there might just be some surprise hidden in my life as well - you never know.. :)
Anyways.. Happy new year. Njoy life. Be happy.
After 1933, its 2008 that is supposedly that has been taken as one of the most disastrous year financially for the world. With nearly all countries having faced the acute shortage of funds and scams surfacing everywhere. And when it ends with an attack, it is just the end of all the hope one had. The dastardly attack on the beloved Taj Mahal Hotel shook the very foundations of humanity. Apart from having scarred the hundreds in person, these attacks hit the country where it hurt the most. Unprecedented attack which led to the resignation of a Union Home Minister to be followed by the CM, Dy CM of the state. Leaving one and all in a state of shock and disbelief that on top of all the gloom there was more. It was like murphy said " When you think this is the worst, it is just yet to come"
Nevertheless, as some optimists may put it, it just brought the nation to stand up and finally act against the perpetrators of such acts, to bring to book all those involved and not leave any stone unturned to set the record straight.
A period has gone, the government is up in arms and all out against our friend - Pakistan, the beloved land of Jinnah, the part brother which led out this wonderful act of terror. Which spews venom at every instance possible.
--------------------------------------STOP-----New Year-----------------------------------
The by gones have to be by gones, and one has to push on. With the Taj in action and having 62% occupancy again, its back to business. But not without the scars seen on everyones faces. But now that the govt is full out to bring things back to normal, there is an effort to infuse enthusiasm in the people. "Please celebrate and forget the year 2008", was what one senior diplomat said before the new year. It means.. leave the sadness behind and start things with a smile.
Oh, I forgot, the placements are also progressing with a couple of companies a week and a trickle of people getting through. But then, what to do but smile. Its a situation when the best of the best are left behind and the ones getting through are doing so with all the lady luck can offer them. At this point in time it feels like let it come on, we would face it all with a smile and we can. I dont know why, i dont know how, but am sure we would be able to sail through this and happily too. Yes there are a few give and takes here and there, but on the whole we are going to be there. Its all like an intuition and seems very improbable yet true at this instance. There are times when there is hope, then happiness when someone else gets through, "Oh come on - he deserved it", and then there is dispair and thoughts of how to tackle the situation.
All in all, lets just get out these things from our heads for the moment, and think of all the new things that are going to happen in this year. Apart from the scores of marriages of batch mates, there might just be some surprise hidden in my life as well - you never know.. :)
Anyways.. Happy new year. Njoy life. Be happy.
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