Two years in TCS....

Exactly two years back, I joined TCS. I reported to the Trivandrum training center on this same day. I had a very mixed reaction then. I was very much excited to go to work, very happy and proud that I had achieved what I had dreamt when I was in my Third year of college, but at the same time bit sad that I was alone. Yes, all of my classmates had already joined and were posted at Coimbatore for training. But still it was short-lived as I had a few friends from college and as usual was able to make more new friends fairly quickly. I also took charge as the Representative of my class. Those two months in Trivandrum were awesome. We enjoyed like anything. The classes were good, but the best part was the way we enjoyed during the weekends. We went around Trivandrum, almost to all places. I realized why Kerala is termed as God’s Own Country. I still cannot forget that day on which we saw 4 movies in 2 days, that too in theatres. (We relaxed ourselves by going to alternate shows.)

But at the same time, I thought to myself, that I will perform very well, and dreamt of achieving the ILP Top Performer Award at the end of our semester. But I later realized, to convert your dreams to reality, you need to put some effort, which I lacked at that time. Then the D-day arrived and we had our mid semester exams, and against the results of which we got our posting. I was happy that I got posting in Mumbai, like many of my other batch mates. Days passed by quickly and we had to part away to our own destinations, yes the place of posting. We reached Mumbai, were able to settle down quickly in the city, and adjust ourselves to the pace and lifestyle of the city that never sleeps. I could write thousands of blogs on my Mumbai experiences. The project I was allotted to was interesting initially, but as days went by, we began to realize the potential scope of work in this technology of NonStop computing was very limited. That’s when the frustration started creeping in. I started comparing myself with others, my classmates, my ILP batch mates, friends working in other companies, etc. A few were at onsite; a few have already switched jobs, sitting pretty with a good pay pack. But nothing was to change here at my workplace, so decided to learn something extra. Did some self-study, achieved a certification, and started to try outside. But everybody expects experience, now what do I do? Who is to be blamed? Me? TCS? No one really. This industry works this way. It all depends on luck. If you are lucky enough to get a good technology, good work, then probably you will not be lucky enough to get the location of your choice, and vice versa. As such the company is not bad at all.

Two years have passed by now. My achievements still are not very bad. Have a very good reputation with everyone in the office, considered as one of the most dependable person at work. Seniors are satisfied with my performance; juniors have good respect for me, as a person and as a leader. But I am not satisfied. When I talked to many others whom I thought are very happy with their work life, I realized that they were also sailing in the same boat. As it’s said, “Grass is always greener on the other side”.

Leaving these thoughts apart, as I silently celebrate this day, in the completely secluded office cabin of mine, I hope and believe, that things can still change in my favor, as I persevere hard. In short, the past two years of work were not bad at all, but still could have been much better.

Congratulations to me, on completing two years and All the Best to succeed in life.