I had lot of Career Options to choose from. Software is one
among in that. Initially wanted to be a Dentist, then my mind shifted to be an
IAS officer (Still in mind, asking myself why I didn't move for this?). I love
Mechanical, wanted to be a Mechanical Engineer and to study at Madurai Thiagarajar
College. When I said, Madurai, a Big NO came from my home. Since I had a Day 1
Counselling, had plenty of options and colleges to choose from. But unfortunately,
I'm the youngest at home and lot of pressure to choose Computer Science and
that too I have to join in Kongu College. Then my fights started at home for
Mechanical course and to choose college in Coimbatore at least. I asked my
Parents, why I need to score this much marks and to be a State 1st rank holder
in Voc to just join Kongu College. May be the distance demands for them.. But I
made my mind and against all and joined KCT at last. Later my Parent's
realized, my decision is Best. Most of the times, our decisions are good enough and it takes
time to make them realize about it. The College which groomed me as a Professional and how I need
to survive in this world. The best place which made me as a Professional!! Thank
You!!!!!
I knew I will get placed in a well reputed Company. May be
that's not a big deal when we are students of KCT. But the pressure and expectation
at my home is, I need to join in Accenture. Oops... I'm a bold and strong girl,
but when Accenture came for Interview on June 4th 2007, I was completely silent
and the tears just dropping from my eyes.. Didn't spoke to anyone and I asked
myself, is this Prathi who is too silent and lot of things running in mind??
Luckily and my hard work paid, Yes, I got placed in Accenture and slept too
well that day with happiness. One more additional feather which made my Parents feel proud of me.. I knew, I'm going to join in
Accenture only, so I didn't attend any other placements.
Deep inside my thoughts I always think, since I got placed, it
stopped me to choose other Career Options. I always keep thinking, why I didn't
gone for IAS Coaching?? I didn't fought at home heavily this time to leave IT??
;)
IT is not the only Career option, People should understand and
realize about it. There are plenty of good Career options and proud positions
there, Can earn good money as well. I didn't had anyone from Designer side as a
Mentor in my Childhood. May be its completely new in my surroundings. Else, I
would went for Architecture engineering.
It was a time for only Computer Science during my Childhood
days. Whenever the 12th result comes up, there are some kids who ask me for
what to choose?? It will be nice talking to them and get to know their
interests. Lot of proud moments and memories. Likewise I met a kid this year, her
ambition is too good who wants to do CA, but she is not clear in her thoughts
due to her family constraints. I gave her all pros and cons in each course. I
talked to her and to her mother and finally she is joining B.Com. Felt too well,
when the kid came to meet me with full confused mind set and when she is
leaving, she feels like jumping with happiness. And that's the satisfaction I
had. Then I asked my Mom, why I didn't had any such Mentor when I wanted to
choose my Career? Fate fate ;) Paravala.. Free ya vidu..
After joining in Accenture, I asked my Dad.. Can I quit, can I
quit?? This question I asked him till last year. He bored of hearing it ;) And my Dad's reply too is
always constant. But, I informed my Dad last year, I'm going to quit from IT
seriously and this time my Dad replied, "Ok fine, if you feel it's a better
decision to quit, do it". I surprised..!!!! May be, this is the reason,
I'm continuing still in IT. This time no pressure to continue in IT. So, the journey
continuing.. Thanks to my Family who always hardcore believe that my decisions will never go wrong and gave an independent life. Thanks to my friends and fellow colleagues who made and make my daily office life more smilingly and best place.
Though I have different Passion in life, I never regret for
being in IT. It definitely giving enough space to pursue my dreams and lot of
learning. The learning sure help me in future when I step on to Pursue my
Dreams as my Career!! Thank You!!
I'm a quick learner, maybe that's my strength too. Luckily got chances to work in my favorite
Data Warehousing all through my Career!! And the passion I have with Analytics,
Teradata and in the Supply Chain & Warehouse Management drives me crazy and
this is the main reason for not getting bored in my daily routine. I always
keep say, "Company should depend on us, not we should depend on them"
And this Mantra help me all the time. If I want to get move, I just move to whatever
the company I want or whatever the project I want to work on. May be the rare
skills I working on, helps me to get the things done whatever I need or whatever
I demand. I'm a person who looks for Work
Life Balance mainly and I would say, I never missed it all these years!! Never
missed even a single Pongal or Diwali to be at home. If anyone say, that they
don't have Work life balance, I would say, they are bad at Planning and they
don't know what they exactly need in their life!!
Never complain about anything in your Career. If you don't like
Company or whatever the reason for, just move on.. Never complain about it and
waste your time. There are some tough times in my Career as well.. Lot of late
night works, health went on toss and lot of work pressure. But I would say, I
loved my work and that's the time I learnt!! Hard work definitely pay back you. I proudly say, I never prepare for
any interviews. I just simply take it up and clear it. So that's the learning
you get it during tough times at work and that learning help you all through
your Career. Almost everyone knows why I keep rejecting my On-sites, ha ha...
what should I say, may be I <think> for short trips. I see people, who wants everything
at a same time and they mess up and screw their life themselves. They want Good
Salary, Good Work Life Balance, Want On-Site also don't want to miss home,
plenty of leaves, no work pressure at all, Etc… Ha ha, even just simply sitting
at home won't give you Luxury of living the life. Everything demands something,
so choose what you really need and never mess up.
Follow your dreams!! Follow your passion. There is nothing
called, “No Time”. If you really want, you definitely find time for it.
Just concluding with a Note of my all-time favorite Quote,
"Be Positive and Believe!!" Never ever lose your hope!! Be good at
your heart!! The best things always takes good amount of time, but it's always
a worth a wait... If you believe strongly in something, it will definitely happen for you for sure. Be Patient. You know what you want in life, what you want to be in life,
you are matured enough to choose from, life is too short, never waste even a
single second, fight for what you want!! Fight for what you become!! You definitely
get it for sure!!
Good things are lined up in Queue.. Stay Positive.. Stay Happy..
-Prathi
