Friday, 29 June 2012

Phase when i call it a "Metamorphosis" - In human context

Well well, even a school kid knows the terminology of "Metamorphosis" - It's a biological term defining a transformation cycle of a butterfly/moth into a caterpillar. But the context that i am refering to is humane & more of a literal day-to-day changes than just a physiological cycle, to add on - this cycle keeps repeating for humans.
                                 Ok! i won't drag it anymore, am refering to the "work" phase of a person. One takes so much effort to get a job, does job-hunt, goes through interview rounds along with those terrible feelings of anxiety which keeps creeping every now & then. Finally gets a job, works for a time period to start with learning, implementation & execution //didn't want to elaborate since the reader can easily relate to his/her own experience :) // Unlike Government jobs, private sector jobs are more prone to attrition & people aspire to grow faster & high up the ladder which seems to be at a real slow pace in a govt. job // to keep aside the comfort zone & certain lifelong benefits which one enjoys working in public sector // So, closing the loop that everytime a person takes up a job, works for a certain duration & then changes thus taking up another job - it's a cycle which keeps repeating & no one else but the employees working in MNCs can better relate to these phase. You must be thinking as to why am i describing all these when everyone knows the so-called routine stuff? Well, i've a good news!! guess what??? the smart ones would have guessed it by now :p 
                                 The chain majorly comprises of  " Getting a job - Job tenure - New job" . What am focussing on is a small phase called "Notice period" which starts from the moment employee informs the Boss about quitting & is officially accepted until last working day in the present organization. This particular phase can be a crucial one as in, some might be impatient to complete the service period b'coz the excitement of joining a new organization is definitely cool!! To me, my notice period was no different than my usual work :) not sure which logic to apply - fact that i am a workaholic? or boss ensuring the worth of every penny coming in my salary :p whatever, to me it was a significant period of observation.. of what?? Well, seeing my colleagues everyday & supressing the feeling of joy that i got a new job; even if it was at the tip-of-mouth but i couldn't share about it; being into conversations where people were planning for get-togethers, parties or B'day celebrations & all i could do is to stare at the much-known faces & smile but within feel a pang of sadness reminding to ownself that i would be missing everything! Not necessary all these to happen to everybody but Yes, it's happening to me & not to deny the credit going to the work culture & bonding that people shared in this organization. Every morning that i would have started my work would remind me that am serving notice period but guess, i really like my job hence, being lost into my tasks wasn't a suprise to me. Feared & counted the very day when i had to break the news, not knowing the kind of reactions to receive - that of surprise or a shock, a good news or that of disappointment or simply being happy for what is happening. I kept imagining the possible outcomes & how could i handle the situation & it wasn't until the last week of my notice period that i brought about the announcement, atleast my colleagues deserved that much & i was conviced! The work environment
does vary in a small organization than the bigger ones & so does the extent of office politics, fake flatters, unwanted rumours bla bla..
                                           Am glad that i hardly had to go through such things. Time passed by soon enough //there were times when it was necessary to mingle, adjust, understand the psychology of the person, maintain a professional yet a cordial relation, to be ardent & demanding at times but ensuring that work flow is smooth simultaneously; finally not the least - my job profile!! Now that am just a day left to complete my notice period, i AM enjoying my last day but somewhere in my heart sadness resides.. Yet again, i hope for such afew happy moments.

With loads of <3 to those nice people & best wishes in their future endeavours!! Someday, somewhere & somehow..I'll see you guys AGAIN!!  :) :) Well, i'll try meeting up whenever possible :)



Monday, 11 June 2012

A glimpse of memories


Time again to write..
This time it's about the memories embedded in my heart, for those are bright;
Rarely had i shared them, for they're worth emotionally valued
& thus remembered, a feeling with a deep sigh - To elude!


A glimpse of memories..
Those that had brought a smile across my face:
Even while walking across a street, amidst of crowd
or in the middle of a night, cherished memories are such to embrace.

“My 1st chain with a locket, a Birthday present – the only thing ever desired as a teen
Holding my contentment is when i turned to my mother with an instant grin.”

“The moment when I stepped out of my hometown, with a naive excitement in those eyes..
With a curiosity to know the unknown, an effort to survive, grow & rise
It was hard to believe that fate favored me & so did my eyes improvise!”

"The 1st date is when i was given a sunflower, caught me offguard
 or rather, cold-feet or a mere embarrasment, to be fought hard!"

"Those windy nights on hostel terrace - when heart was willing to rebel
 against the protection-cum-prison & mind racing across future opportunities."

"Time when my heart felt heavier with grief & regret to the core..
a feeling of being sliced slowly with marked pangs for a lifetime to wore."

"The 1st time when i was selected for a job interview - had to pinch twice, myself
to believe the reality - my mind faced a momentary shock, itself."

"Those idiotic, dramatic & euphoric moments shared with roomies:
 Minor tantrums on being angry, to act silly when low,
 those cranky demands on being sick & running to them eachtime heart broke,
throughout the night wimping & crying like babies!"

"Gifts that i chose eachtime to present those who're close
analysing what would suit the respective being, to endorse."

It's just the age of teens that have gone-by,
Rendering sweet & bitter experiences with lessons thus taught-by.
The fluorescence of youth has already begun - to be lavished
A phase yet to pass with brilliant outlook at life & ideas nourished;

Many more memories are to be beaded along with time,
those which are forthcoming, each one valuable as a dime
Though, it's a mystery that events don't occur the very moment we wish
Or maybe reasons hidden in depths of time, awaiting good things to happen & flourish!!