To BE or Not to BE..

Hi,
I know its pretty agonising for me to talk about my life of Engineering, since from the start of the course i some how hated it but it was only after the end of 2 yrs, i realised that i was wasting my time doing engineering. It was summer of 1999, still remember my 4067 th rank in the TNPCEE exams, and being an FC, getting a free seat was a bit a challenge. I took the challenge and dunno wat prompted me to do Instrumentation and Control, i think it was because of the free seat. It was a "No one know" Course at that time and even now. But one thing i learnt quickly is it doesnot matter what course you do, its the market condition which will say which course is popular and not.

The whole first year was full of fun and freindship making, the raggings at the bus stop, train are still fresh, i really like each moment of that. I didnt had google or internet so could not search what i can become once i complete my BE, so it all boiled down to the peer students, seniors to guide us. Few ppl talked abt the MS in US, few abt GATE but i was really clueless wats the future lying ahead. But when the gruelling 3rd semester started i realised how tuff its to be an engineer. Still tried and tried and at the end of 4th semester is realised i am wasting my time doing this course and i was not seeing any future in it. The gr8 Y2k crash and the aftermath effects were so horrible and then came the 911 attacks.. I still remember few of my seniors who tried for US visa got rejected and it changed the overall scenario and outlook of mine.

One good thing that happened to me was i was always surrounded by few good ppl who were guiding me which led me to write CAT. I was always interested in talking business, economics and become a ardent reader of Economic times. My only goal in those days was to clear my BE and try to get an entry into a decent B schools.The later yrs of engineering it was just a mere formality to complete the course.

Now when i look back i really feel it was 1 of the best decisions that i made in life, i never would have been a good engineer. And because of those decisions(my control system) i took my life to a different angle and now i am Banker. I just love the job/work i am doing. But i still repent y did i do engineering, i should have done a arts/commerce and enjoyed those golden days, but life is like that.

Its time to Give back to society

I have always believed that things will fall in place if we want to, and for that we require patience and persistence. Society today has changed into competition zone and every day we feel like running the race, and 1 fine day v feel v have lost many occasions of giving back. Giving back to Family, Culture, Society, Nation and the World. And I am fortunate and many like me are, who understood this sooner and are working for well being on the society

I remember the words that JRD Tata said " When you are successful,you must give back to society. Society has given so much, we must reciprocate", and I add "and the best way is to educate". Education does not need only books, its about giving ideas, thoughts, visions, innovations etc. Education should not be hard, it has to joyful and engaging. Newton would never had been successful had he spent reading only books, and not innovating something, remember he was a drop out!!!!!

All I wanted was an opportunity and flexibility to work with students and I found Bhumi 3 months back. It is matter of pride to be part of the Team who are working for a wonderful future of students. Its not only a good learning for them but a important learning for me too. The volunteers are too good and I see a sense of achievement in each of their eyes. I really dunno if I can spend another year in this organisation but I ll try to make good use of the opportunity I have taken this year. I ll try to be patient and persistent and lets hope we will help these kids achieving greater heights.

Life after Tata Capital

Its been almost 70 days since i left Tata Capital and i feel a sense of satisfaction. Satisfaction is not for the salary hikes that i received but the profile and the kind of work that i am doing. Its a matter of pride for me to work with some of the best minds of the bank and competing against the best in the industries. Really dont knw how things will shape up in future, but as i have always said " I never Look and I never will repent " for decision that i had taken. With the courage and the passion i am confident to grow in life...

It's Time to Move On..Adieus...!!! Bye Bye (for now)......

Dear All,

"Parting is such a sweet sorrow" wrote Shakespeare a long time ago and on this day of my departure from TATA Capital, the full maudlin effect of what he wrote is indeed overwhelming.

The day has come when I have to say a final bye(for now) to all, part of the wonderful Commercial Finance team, It’s a mixed feeling about the departure from TATA Capital…one sides its sad to leave a place where I had my share of good luck and bad ones too ……., the place where I have learnt many things and of course rubbing shoulders with some of the finest people whom I had and will admire the most for the rest of my life….but other sides I am happy and extremely excited about new career opportunity, and getting to face new challenges which will act as fodder and fulfill my hunger.

I feel privileged that all of you touched me in a way that made my life at TATA Capital overall enjoyable, fulfilling, extremely satisfying which is making it damn difficult to say goodbye….and here I remember the words of Sobieski and Meehan “How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard.” Memories are the metaphorical bridge that links every one of us to the past. I am fortunate that I had over 40 months of TATA Capital memories and relationships to help guide me into the future as well.

I have sent tonnes of forwards from this ID (Hope HR is not noting it)...huge number of mails....and I am sure that there were times when it did get a tad irritating...but sending those forwards were just coz I wanted to share something with you guys that I thought was funny...or that I thought was enriching...(I always have screened and discarded the bad ones...). Apologies from my side if I spammed a little too much...

It is comforting that I will only be a click or a dial away from you, which is a privilege old Shakespeare never had. If he did, those immortal words would never have been written.

My personal eMail ID is in CC.. [cpg2404@gmail.com] ...Mails are always welcome... and so do calls on 09884482686. You may also be in touch with me @ Facebook or Linkedin at the above email Id.

Here, I bid adieus to TATA Capital, and some of you will still continue receiving my mails... and some of you may not... I repeat that its been a great time...and I gotta thank each one of you for it from the bottom of my heart....

Request you to please wish me all the best and bless me which will enable me to come with flying colors in future.

God bless all.

Thanks and Regds,
Chetan
09884482686

Innovations at work

I have always wondered what innovations are invented , but when i was watching the movie " The Social Network" i felt innovations are simple, its just that we need to work on the simple idea, simple concept which can bring a lot of change... A lot change, few innovations Like Car, Planes, google, you tube where simple solutions for the simple problems, just imagine if some one had ignored working on it???? we would have missed a lot of things... but let me let you that every individual has innovation, but hardly few work on them and spend on them... I need to not like this, i need to work on my innovations... I ll do work..

2011 Goals

Dear All,

Wish you a happy new year!!!

2011 will be a very challenging year fo me, since this is the year where i need to decide on few imp career responsiblities.

Since joining TCL, i have remained the same position for the past 3 years and nothing is happening, but the expectations have grown, roles and responsibilites have grown but at the same pity salaries and it seems the same will continue for quite some time.

It feels really bad when people around you have grown, but even after giving excellent results you have not grown. There is sense of dejection that is killing me inside.

I still remember that similar thoughts were in me when i was at HSBC 4 years back, and i decided to move on, now when i look back,i feel it was the best decision that i have taken in life. There is no point working without enjoying and not growing with the organisation.



I am eagerly looking forward for the options, though there are few good oppurtunities have come, but not that gr8. Hope things will turn out well this year.



Regds,

Chetan