Roller Coaster Ride.............

Last three weeks were very happening in both my personal life and professional life.

I was in free pool from last 5 months almost. Then my manager called me up one fine night around 10 just to tell me to prepare for a client interview for Nokia project. I got excited for a min, but deep down at my heart, I was not willing to work on that project. The guys who are already there are complaining about the work load. If that is not enough, the location is too far from where I am staying presently. Well I waited for the call next day. But I didn't got any words from the Clients/Nokia Project People. I waited the whole week for the call. When nothing was happening, I got call for the INQ mobile project. First time out of 5 calls, I cracked the interview round with Tech Lead. I felt a sense of happiness cause I didnt had to change the location. But fate was having something else in the basket. I was called again for the interview. I did well again, but they refused to allocate me in that project cause Client was asking for atleast 4+ exp. I feel like cursing those guys who took my interview. Not a big deal, I thought. When there was not even a ray of hope, a tunnel of light opened in front of me. I was offered Toshiba Project. For that, I had to go to Sarjapur office of Wipro technologies. 25Km approx from the place I am staying and 1.5 hrs of journey by bus. Phew.......... Had to comply to the request. No other choice, but to say Yes. It's been a week there now, still no system has been allocated to me, no KT (Knowledge Transfer), nothing. That was what happened in my professional life. Time for Personal now.

Remember my Blind Date. Got a call from her one day. She was getting married. She invited me to attend her marriage function. But, I being the dumbass thought otherwise. Didn't showed up. Went to buy books for cracking CAT. Yes guys, I am writing CAT for the first time. Finally, I decided to increase the no of head count appearing for CAT this time. From last two weeks, I am trying to study Logical Reasoning which are not logical at all, Data Interpretation (Only god knows what's that). Giving 1 hr from my free Schedule to studies. So generous of me, what say? Last thrusday, while going to office, I got my pocket picked, again. Someone very smartly took the phone out of my pocket and went down from Bus. I am loosing the tag of Mr.Careful at fast pace. That was when I decided to buy a Bike. Thanks to my elder brother, his friend "Deva Bhaiya", Vikas and my close friends,  a new stylish bike (Unicorn Dazzler) is  parked at my premise. I am so happy........ 

Time to go for a little drive.................See you later guys..............

Vrrrrrooooooooommmmmmmmmmmmmmm

One Down..............

Last Friday, I was in Mumbai to attend one of my very close friend's (PINAL) engagement ceremony. Today, friends doesn't even showup for marriage and there we were, a bunch of fanatics travelled all the way to attend Engagement Ceremony, that too on weekday. So I think you have got the idea how close that friend of our is? Anyway, for me it was a blessing in disguise. I needed a break from work (free pool to be precise). And when you get a chance to meet your favourite buddies, never think twice (my policy). I don't believe in the institution of marriage, but I went to see my friend smile and blush. He might have not got the girl of his dreams but I am sure, the girl, he is going to marry will become his dreams eventually. :-). I was very pleased to meet his fiancee. She is beautiful, lovely, full of joy and a great company to have. But I do regret that Pinal is Marwari. Want to know why? Attend a friends marriage who is Marwari and a millionaire, you will get the answer. There are few things worth trying than learning from others experience. :-)


Of all my friends, the equation now is ONE DOWN.


Oh! Almost forgot to mention........ Never ever take your eyes from your belongings while passing from Kalyan Junction Railway Station. Lost my new RBK shoes. :-(

Surviving IT Industry..........Secret revealed

It's been more than an year in IT Industry, for me as a developer. In this period, most of my time was spent in learning. Honestly I was in bench/free Pool cooling my boots :-). It's difficult to spend 9.5 hrs at office when you are in free pool or bench. But there are a lots of way to clear the blues. For more details, Check my blog. No, I am not going to revise it again. It's about surviving IT Industry. So here are few tips :-

1. Your Manager is not GOD and he/she is not the one paying your salary. Never take shit from them. Show some attitude.
2. If you have a girlfriend/boyfriend, throw her/him out of your life before they do.
3. Learn to say NO.
4. Never take work to home irrespective of the load.
5. Never discuss office during hangout with friends.
6. Visit some place which is quiet and peaceful every alternate month.
7. Never make plans for weekends if you are in Project.
8. Never commit for a deadline if the project is of short duration.
9. Rent/Buy a room near to office location to minimize travelling time.
10. Always insist on e-mails for communication. (And save those for future references)
11. Never tell your weakness to your managers and collegues.
12. Never compare yourself with others. Very Important. Most of the time leads to inferiority complex.
13. Must find a way to relax yourself in stressfull situation. Never loose your temperature.
14. Always apply for leave in advance.
15. Always be ready to learn something new and creative. Doing same kind of work leads to boredom.

Very important thing, here i am not talking about just going to office and saving your day. This is about surviving IT Industry and walking out everyday with your hands held high.

Keep doing the good job guys.

I might have forgot to mention few important points. If you have any, please feel free to add them in comment section.