Hmmmm.....lets see why am I writing this....well, probably because I am in a soup and do not know where to vent it out to. So this is going to be my daily venting board it seems. I pity the people who will be reading this. Why? Well, because I am not able to understand my feelings so how can they?
Anyways, a lot has happened in my life till now which has led me to this point to start communicating with a macbook rather than people now. I have recently lost my job - no frets though, hated that piece of shit I was doing. I have recently changed cities and have moved from Mumbai to Gurgaon and have recently become a father (well 2 yrs ago is still recent). So you can imagine a lot of change is happening and am lost at sea.
But, interestingly, though I havent heard any good news for a long time now (2012 is not my favorite number) but, I am still going pretty strong. I still have a spring in my walk and am still very optimistic. Dunno why, if you really ask me. The economic scenario is not good (so I hear) which means finding a job will be difficult. Shifting to Gurgaon is not easy, trust me the JATS are not very friendly and inviting and Delhi/NCR has its own share of problems - weather, electricity, water, etc.
But the good news is that family is here. I have returned home after almost 10 years of nomadic living in Mumbai. Getting chucked out of one rented apartment to another, from one location to another. Mumbai is a city which keeps pushing you. I started of staying in Bandra West (yayyyy!!!) at a rent of 25000/- and within 10 years had to move from there to Juhu and then finally Goregaon. Interestingly the rent went up from 25k to 65k but, the area got worsened. Man I started feeling poor.
But, in all fairness, had some of the best times of life there. Partying, Drinking, Girlfriend(s) and finally a wife. Pretty cool, eh! But, now that I am here in Delhi, all that seems redundant and not necessary. Though I still miss it at times. Plus the new inspector over there isnt helping the cause there. So the move to Gurgaon seems fine till now.
On the job front - well thats a different story. Its like a mirage in the desert. It looks like there is water there but, when it just vanishes as soon as you come close to it. Maybe the times are not good. Maybe I need to be more patient. It does take 3-6 months to get a decent job right. I hope whoever is reading this is saying RIGHT. So anyways I have tied up my shoelaces and playing the waiting game. Will keep you updated on how it goes. Keep reading.
Oh on the personal front - my kid - a sweetheart. Actually, that is what is making it all worthwhile being here in 45 degrees. He is mixing with family, eating well, playing well and doing well. Well when we were in Mumbai all that he could do in that 2 by 2 house was play with his 2 by 2 mother (hope shes not reading this) and doing nothing outdoors. Mumbai does not give you that option.
Well here he has a lawn, a play area, schools are better and generally my initial feel is that staying with Grandparents and growing up is better that staying along and growing. At some fundamental level it does make a difference. Time will tell.
Well enough for today need to go back to Linkedin and sorts and see if can speak to someone who can help find a job. Wish me best of luck!!!! Bye.....
Anyways, a lot has happened in my life till now which has led me to this point to start communicating with a macbook rather than people now. I have recently lost my job - no frets though, hated that piece of shit I was doing. I have recently changed cities and have moved from Mumbai to Gurgaon and have recently become a father (well 2 yrs ago is still recent). So you can imagine a lot of change is happening and am lost at sea.
But, interestingly, though I havent heard any good news for a long time now (2012 is not my favorite number) but, I am still going pretty strong. I still have a spring in my walk and am still very optimistic. Dunno why, if you really ask me. The economic scenario is not good (so I hear) which means finding a job will be difficult. Shifting to Gurgaon is not easy, trust me the JATS are not very friendly and inviting and Delhi/NCR has its own share of problems - weather, electricity, water, etc.
But the good news is that family is here. I have returned home after almost 10 years of nomadic living in Mumbai. Getting chucked out of one rented apartment to another, from one location to another. Mumbai is a city which keeps pushing you. I started of staying in Bandra West (yayyyy!!!) at a rent of 25000/- and within 10 years had to move from there to Juhu and then finally Goregaon. Interestingly the rent went up from 25k to 65k but, the area got worsened. Man I started feeling poor.
But, in all fairness, had some of the best times of life there. Partying, Drinking, Girlfriend(s) and finally a wife. Pretty cool, eh! But, now that I am here in Delhi, all that seems redundant and not necessary. Though I still miss it at times. Plus the new inspector over there isnt helping the cause there. So the move to Gurgaon seems fine till now.
On the job front - well thats a different story. Its like a mirage in the desert. It looks like there is water there but, when it just vanishes as soon as you come close to it. Maybe the times are not good. Maybe I need to be more patient. It does take 3-6 months to get a decent job right. I hope whoever is reading this is saying RIGHT. So anyways I have tied up my shoelaces and playing the waiting game. Will keep you updated on how it goes. Keep reading.
Oh on the personal front - my kid - a sweetheart. Actually, that is what is making it all worthwhile being here in 45 degrees. He is mixing with family, eating well, playing well and doing well. Well when we were in Mumbai all that he could do in that 2 by 2 house was play with his 2 by 2 mother (hope shes not reading this) and doing nothing outdoors. Mumbai does not give you that option.
Well here he has a lawn, a play area, schools are better and generally my initial feel is that staying with Grandparents and growing up is better that staying along and growing. At some fundamental level it does make a difference. Time will tell.
Well enough for today need to go back to Linkedin and sorts and see if can speak to someone who can help find a job. Wish me best of luck!!!! Bye.....
