It was december 1st 2005, I jumped in joy with the offer letter of Infosys. I was son of a proud father with offers from two biggies in IT, Infosys and TCS. I chose Infosys, after contacting people already there in this business. Well, I never ever thought about if this decision was wrong or not. I am the one with an attitude, take some decision and go with it till end. It was June 19th 2006, my first day in Infosys. From the time I boarded Bangalore Express from Hyderabad on June 17th 2006, this has been a journey of my lifetime.
A boy never out of the shade of his parents and family's customs was seen living in alien conditions, talking in different languages with hell lot of people. Shy boy under the cucoon, flew out in colors like a butterfly. The training in Mysore was the most memorable. Tours to Ooty, Sri Ranga Patnam etc., were totally enjoyable and they are good memories in my life. Above all, giving your first salary to your father, seeing the spark in his eyes, that is out of world experience.
My parents, both of them sacrificed many to see me as what I am today. It feels great to be here at this position receiving accolades from many. I feel that I didnot do a great thing by getting into Infosys, there are 60,000 odd people like me working in this company. That's not a big deal, I say to my proud parents. But, I met many this year, who are still searching for jobs and facing humiliation and depression. Then, strengthened the idea of establishing a company and creating employment.
Nov 1 2006, the day I joined the production unit of Infosys, I was just a team member. Sulking to read the documents, hating to attend the Knowledge transfer sessions taken, always trying to take long lunch breaks, giving excuses "Line bahut badaa tha".. calling colleagues as Sir. But now, I am different. I give documents and say "I want them read and understood within two hours, Any issues!??" with a very stern voice. And got used to a bit shaky "Yes sir" kind of answers.
Infosys also helped me in reaching my target. A lean, bony and skinny boy weighing 55kgs with a height close to six feet high turned to over 80kg monster. People who used to ask me to eat some pastries and non-veg, now ask me to stop eating and start dieting!! Well, I am happy with the development atleast I look like living man, rather than a skeleton walking.
Pune was the great place which made what I am today. It was here in Pune, I had courage to put my proposal of marriage strongly before my parents. Here it was, where I turned into Team leader. Here it was, I managed all household chores in my apartment. Here was it, where I found hundreds of friends. And here in pune only, I started blogging in Sulekha, found you all guys who read my blogs and comment regularly.
Looking forward for the next year, more challenges in my career.. may be or may not be in Infy ;)
A boy never out of the shade of his parents and family's customs was seen living in alien conditions, talking in different languages with hell lot of people. Shy boy under the cucoon, flew out in colors like a butterfly. The training in Mysore was the most memorable. Tours to Ooty, Sri Ranga Patnam etc., were totally enjoyable and they are good memories in my life. Above all, giving your first salary to your father, seeing the spark in his eyes, that is out of world experience.
My parents, both of them sacrificed many to see me as what I am today. It feels great to be here at this position receiving accolades from many. I feel that I didnot do a great thing by getting into Infosys, there are 60,000 odd people like me working in this company. That's not a big deal, I say to my proud parents. But, I met many this year, who are still searching for jobs and facing humiliation and depression. Then, strengthened the idea of establishing a company and creating employment.
Nov 1 2006, the day I joined the production unit of Infosys, I was just a team member. Sulking to read the documents, hating to attend the Knowledge transfer sessions taken, always trying to take long lunch breaks, giving excuses "Line bahut badaa tha".. calling colleagues as Sir. But now, I am different. I give documents and say "I want them read and understood within two hours, Any issues!??" with a very stern voice. And got used to a bit shaky "Yes sir" kind of answers.
Infosys also helped me in reaching my target. A lean, bony and skinny boy weighing 55kgs with a height close to six feet high turned to over 80kg monster. People who used to ask me to eat some pastries and non-veg, now ask me to stop eating and start dieting!! Well, I am happy with the development atleast I look like living man, rather than a skeleton walking.
Pune was the great place which made what I am today. It was here in Pune, I had courage to put my proposal of marriage strongly before my parents. Here it was, where I turned into Team leader. Here it was, I managed all household chores in my apartment. Here was it, where I found hundreds of friends. And here in pune only, I started blogging in Sulekha, found you all guys who read my blogs and comment regularly.
Looking forward for the next year, more challenges in my career.. may be or may not be in Infy ;)
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