Taking a broader perspective, its been a pretty good learning experience in a country which is quite conservative compared to the rest of the 'developed' world. I feel that Europe's geographical location (between the east and west) is indicative of the ideologies here too. They are not as liberal in ideas as the far West. Well, these are just plain facts which one can read off the internet, but then, experiencing such things first hand is pretty interesting.
Dealing with truly multi-national companies and meeting people from all over the globe on a daily basis is challenging, especially, when people are not comfortable with each other. Sitting in a room with an Englishman, a French and a German and trying to arrive at a consensus isn't exactly a picnic.
It can be fun for us Indians working in these environments where 'work' isn't really the first priority. People taking off during the months of August and December for major vacations leaves you a lot of time for yourself. In times like these, Europe was explored. Well, very few countries, but the countries I wanted to see.
After spending considerable amount of time in France, I learnt a little French. I felt this would be helpful in the trips. Oh was I mistaken! Had to speak with gestures. There are destinations for every season. The beautiful Mediterranean coast of France and Spain during summer and the snowy Alps in Switzerland, Germany and Pyrenees in France during winter. Fit in Italy and the rest of the countries whenever you find the time.
Sure, this was all a dream a couple of years ago. Its funny how things work out sometimes. But a lot of other dreams were fulfilled too in the last one year. I owe the Big Guy a lot. :) Got myself a decent camera, visited some of the world's biggest, costliest, popular and beautiful cities, drove at over 100 mph on the European motor ways and many more. Let's not get into details ;)
After passing the psychological barrier of spending one year in the country, the voice deep within is speaking out, louder by the day. It says, the job here is done and go back home where you belong, where there are people who love you and not people who need you just because the business requirement demands. I feel the day is quite close when I will be back.
Mysore, which I thought was millions of miles from my home in Hyderabad, now seems like home. Its only natural I suppose. The desire to come back is slowly turning into craving. I just hope I am not 'irreplaceable' material. :D I read this quote somewhere, "Don't be irreplaceable, you'll never be promoted". I took all measures to make sure this happened. Now, its a waiting game. :D
Things are about to take some pretty sharp turns soon, in every aspect. Looking forward to them.
Cheers!
P.S. Yes! At last, one post without the word 'photo' in it... oh damn! :D
4 comments:
Bro! as usual very well written! Why have you become so irregular with your blogs? Please write more often, its a pleasure reading your blogs!
Cheers
Chetan
nice write up.. keep it up!!
I really really envy you! No more comments other than this.
look back now :)
everything went as expected!
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