Second Job... New Start

Life at second company was a different experience, my entry to corporate world, different atmosphere, some 800+ people working. Parties at nights.

Although the reason for change was better money to serve my basic need + Uni. Fee, the main reason was something else. I wanted to run away, from that company, so that no one knows about my past, run away from people sympathy, try to overcome the catastrophe which annihilated my life and for which I am still trying to recuperate.
ahhhh Anyways, New atmosphere was nice and good news was that Information Technology market was again on track but I still had 18 months to finish my masters.

I found out that a lot of people were doing Masters in IT( Like me) so I was kind of surprised because life was very very tough - Waking up at 5AM , 6AM Take CAB, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM, come back to 5:30, evening classes from 7 Pm till 9 PM, come back home at 9:30, get fresh and sit again for studies after dinner till midnight.
Most of people around used to make fun saying every 3 person in doing the same Masters, and like always i used to smile saying nothing.

Time passed by and I finished my masters and professional course, Prabhu gave me yet another memorable chance to prove people wrong about my dreams, I resigned the same day I was supposed to get promotion, creating shocks among Colleague/Managers as I joined a small company and with less salary BUT in IT.....;-)))))
When asked about it, the answer was simple..... "I have to fulfill my dream and have to chase it."

Even back home my dad asked to rethink about my decision, and I was too adamant to even rethink. That was the last time he did that, now he simply says that I know better than anyone what to do with my life... :) pretty true.

Luckily I met few good friends here Rekha,Irfan, Anjana, Amit, Indu.....

"Throw your dreams into space like a kite, and you do not know what it will bring back, a new life, a new friend, a new love, a new country."

My First 2-3 years in Delhi - Meeting Gamo

I started working in a small firm doing something which I never intended to, but I had no option because the IT market was seeing one of the biggest downfall, people were coming back of US, fresher’s had rear chance to get through. So I decided to wait till I finish my Masters hoping that the market will get better. Once again lot of so called well wishers pour in their so called advices saying I should quit my masters and join big BPO companies as they have future and good money. But there was only one guy whom I met at work said to me to keep going :-). Saurabh Kapoor (Gamo).
We started working together in same team and soon became friends. I still remember those days when we used to exchange our dinner; my shit food from outside vs. his homely food, my answer for this uneven exchange was that he was already taking rest two meals at home so that meal he has to exchange. :-). Furthermore he started to ask for some dishes (Chini ka Parantha and Lobea ki Daal) which he doesn’t like and his mother used to question and was surprised of his new taste unaware of the fact that I am the one who simply loved it.
After working for 6 months together at the same place, we decided to look for some other company for more money, At that point of time my confidence level was so low that I used to believe that I wont get any job, It was him who made me realized the facts which were under the dust/overlooked. Trust me!, after night shifts, driving two-wheeler for more than 80 KM and helping me in searching job was something a simple friend will not do. We finally managed to get good jobs in different companies.
And it stared a beginning of new struggle........... Next Blog.....
Thanks GAMO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

There’s a miracle of friendship that dwells within the heart,
And you don’t know how it happens or where it gets its start,
But the happiness it brings you always gives a special lift ,
Any you realize that friendshipIs God’s most perfect gift.
-Anon.

Coming back to Blog

Wow, To my furthermost surprise I came back to write something here again, thanks to Google as I don’t have to memorize yet another password..... Else it was THE END.

Before I start writing about my experiences in Malaysia, Brief Intro:

I left Home in 8 September 2000, with a Bachelor Degree in IT and Millions of Hope and expectations, honestly only few of those expectations were mine rest all were from my family and friends, People back home made a bet with my parents that I’ll come back in 15 days as I cant survive the stiffness of big city and without my parents care..... For a week I stayed with my Aunt and as soon as I found the job I moved, my cousin helped me to get a big empty office hall for free because it was owned by his partner, reason was simple either I can afford rent or pay my Masters Fee.
I still clearly remember the day I started living in that big empty hall, 20 meter long and 3 meter wide. First night I was lament like a kid as I didn’t expect this, the only options was talk to Prabhu :-), so I asked him and here we go, he told me to just walk few hundred meters and see people who are home less and spending night under the sky and told me to feel lucky enough.
That night was the beginning of an endless struggle, a new life, a new me.

I not only survived but proved people wrong and help my Parents won the bet; I went back home after 6 months.... o;)))
The First and the Initial Battle was WON

“But there is suffering in life, and there are defeats. No one can avoid them. But it's better to lose some of the battles in the struggles for your dreams than to be defeated without ever knowing what you're fighting for.”

My First Blog Ever.........

All,

I am still not very sure about creating my own blog and writing somthing about my life, experiences etc, but just got inspired by someone and thought of giving it a try, as and when i get time i'll be updating it, I want to start writing it from June 2006, its the time i left my conutry and landed in Malaysia.
So Here we go.................................

Luv,
MN