As per my expectation, my last working day at Qwest was given as 2nd November. So, now I am free from Qwest. This day was something for which we (I am not alone!!!) were preparing for last one month or so. But, during last few days there were so many changes and new development happening around me those worth noting down here. Few were expected but still of very much importance for us and few happenings completely surprise package for most of us.
31st October, 2007
This was the last working day of the only lady of our group/team at Qwest. After all it was also different from most of the other person's last working day. She is going to get married and then moving out of country. She was able to initiate the paperwork formalities of exit by afternoon. By 5.00 PM I received the call from boss regarding today's meeting(daftar). So, I asked Baba to move for meeting. Madam was still busy in working out the exit formalities. I asked madam about tomorrow's schedule and then I came to know that at 6.00 Pm it is her train to Hyderabad. So, I told that we will meet tomorrow and then I and Baba moved for the daftar. We first reached at a place where boss was waiting in order to look for some permanent place for our daftar. The agent got a shock when he looked at the people who would be working at that place(Baba ki mahima aprampaar!!! Jo dekhta hai wohi tez se chondhiya jata hai!!). Anyway we also didn't like the place and moved to Bihari's house for meeting. I switched to car now(sorry Baba..Bangalore ki traffic me option milte hi Bike ko bbye bolna padta hai!!!) . Now I heard something which was something not very clear to me. Boss was telling me that Bihari called him a day ago and told some problems. Bihari's family members were asking him something about his marriage. All this talk was on such an unexpected and unanticipated line that I was not able to figure out anything about which boss was talking. Anyway after crossing all the old Madras Road traffic at around 6.30 PM we reached at Bihari's place by 6.45 PM. Akhil was expected to reach at his place by dot 7..so till that time we moved to Bihari's place.
We started our meeting at Bihari's place because boss had to go to meet someone around 9.00 Pm and the dot 7 guy didn't arrive till 7dot 7..so only agenda of today's meeting was to clarify individual stands. So, the first thing..surprise package for me and Baba!!!
Boss: haan to batao Bihari kal tum kya bol rahe the?? kuch shaadi ka bol rahe the??
Bihari: haan sir...ghar wale shaadi karne ko bol rahe hai..
then this discussion went to a long stretch . Everyone put his own thoughts and suggestions.
but, the most interesting part was Bihari's statement:----"Ab jyada jor dalenge to karna hi hoga!!!"
Still not very clear to me..anyways I tried to give my best opinion about what to do if he is ready with the idea of marriage. Also told him to please provide us the ticket along with wedding card.
After all without our dance how can his marriage take place???
So, with this surprise package this day was over.
1st November, 2007
This was the day when madam was to say bye-bye Bangalore!!! I woke up around 11.00 in morning. After sometime I called madam and asked for her schedule of that day and if she has time we can have lunch together. I got a positive response from there. Sorry Bihari..but keeping practical considerations in mind I didn't ask you!! I asked gujju and he readily agreed. We reached to madam's place and then called Baba for the lunch. but, Baba was in no mood to come without makeup. So, Baba asked for some time. We went to a nearby restaurant and Baba later joined us after completing his makeup. We finished our lunch then it was the sutta time for Baba and Gujju gave his wallet that was something Baba will never forget (Baba otherwise nahi lene ka..Gujju ki bhavnao ko smajhne ka!!). After lunch we moved to madam's place to finish her packing.
Though initially we were given access to the very limited area of the house (don't know why???). But after sometime we got the access to the complete house. Then the champagne video came into discussion. Madam was telling that she didn't receive that. But, the real problem was that madam didn't look at the mail. Baba was putting all his creativity in explaining that video. So, finally madam decided to watch that video. Who was knowing this step will lead to one of the embarrassing moments for people there. She opened the mail and directly played the video attachment. What the hell was this happening??? I didn't have any clue...the only thing I knew by that time that Baba had played that video successfully. But here something else was playing!!!!!!!!!!! Next question was directed at me. "Tu sahi video mail kiya hai na??"
My answer was yes as baba has already confirmed that he watched the video!!! Also, that video playing in front of me(though for a small moment) was new!!! So, I was nowhere the source of this video. But for few moments this video put me in a clueless situation. This would have been a more entertaining topic if I would have not sent that mail or someone like Baba would have got a glimpse of the video!!!Anyway this episode was over very soon. After sometime boss called that he was on the way and he will be coming in few minutes. So, after sometime boss arrived and today he was before the time!!! He was then briefed about the protocols to follow while sitting at this place. After some light talks the time to leave for station came. The discussion about leaving early or on time ended. Baba had some pre-scheduled important meetings and Gujju had booked the ticket of "Jab We Mat". So, they formally said good bye to madam in their own style. I, madam and boss left for Bangalore City station. Just few minutes after leaving madam's place I received call from Langda (Bihari). He inquired about the things (He uses to keep himself updated about every khabar!!!) and then told me to pass the phone to boss and then discussed something important to boss. Bangalore traffic was in no mood to forgive us for a day...everywhere it was huge rush of traffic despite of a public holiday!!! Anyhow we were approaching city station in time. Suddenly near Corporation circle boss asked, what is the source station?? I just looked at the ticket and it was Bangalore Cantt!!!! One more surprise.....fortunately we left early for station.....boss made some calculations and turned the car towards Cantt station. Boss told that this train must be starting from City station. We tried to get the time of train at city station but by that time we reached Cantt. Now boss was here to show the energy and stamina of maggi...he carried the heaviest luggage with him and successfully crossed the platforms. Though I was suspecting every moment that tomorrow he will definitely be not feeling well!!! It was still 15-20 minutes left in the arrival of the train. Boss asked us for coffee/tea. just hearing coffee...madam repeated coffee for 2-3 times and then boss asked..what??? Then on not getting any answer..he spoke.."ye kya kuch bol ke chup ho jate ho tum log!!!" Then I told that it has to do with some mail....then he asked to forward that mail..I asked madam to forward the mail..but she put some excuse..that she would not be able to forward that mail(though I insisted that please elaborate the coffee story to boss!!the simple question...what do you think of coffee???). After few minutes one of her friend arrived at station and then the train arrived. While she was boarding to the train....I got a call from Langda..but sorry Langda..I was not able to pass the cell to madam. So, I briefed Langda about the events...After few moments train started slowly to leave the station and our raising hands were saying good bye!! Though there was no emotional drama visible..this was definitely a heavy moment..for someone who was leaving the city after spending 3-4 good years..for me also it was a heavy moment..it was the end of good friendship times we enjoyed. I also received few uncalled titles because of this friendship!!!!
So, after the departure of train I, boss and her friend returned in the boss' car. While we were about to reach my house I received a call again..no prize fro guessing this was again a call of Langda..This time he was in no mood to to spare me..He started.." aur good bye kar diye madam ko?? aur ye kya?? tum saale ek cell phone nahi de sakte the.itna bhi dimag nahi hai..ek akeli ladki train se ja rahi hai!! yahi thi tumhari dosti..ek ghatiya sa Nokia 1100 bhi nahi de sakte!!..." and he went on....I was just hearing all this..i tried to clarify.."yaar tu bol to sahi raha hai..but yaar us samay socha nahi!" Then he came again.."tum saale info box...sahi time pe kuch dimag lagate hi nahi..main yahan yeh soch paa raha tha aur tum wahan pe hoke kuch nahi soch paye!!" I tried to give more excuses..but he was in no mood to accept any of these. Anyway the fact remains in no way one person can replace the other...so, Bihari..I can't think of what you can easily...so sorry once again..as I failed to think where it was needed!!!
2nd November, 2007
This was again a big day for me. After all I was to leave my first job/company. But, things have gone in such direction during last few months so that I didn't have any good feelings about the company. So, I was waiting restlessly for this day. After waking up around 11.30 AM, I reached office around 1.00 PM. Then I, Baba and Gujju went for lunch. From 2.30 PM I started the exit formalities with full pace because I was in no mood to come again on some other day just for these formalities. By 4.00 PM I gave the exit interview form to Amresh and was waiting for Exit interview and signature from Administration person. Earlier Amresh told me to wait for few minutes and then he will call me for exit interview. But , after browsing through my exit interview form he changed his mind (Form was full of bitter facts and experiences)and it was Soumya who was going to take my interview. About 5.45 PM my exit interview started and to surprise everyone it lasted for almost 45 minutes. This was somewhat longer than my selection interview of the same job!!! I was asked to elaborate each of my answers which I had written in the form. I was also enjoying this. Elaborating all those bitter facts and my bad memories was giving me great satisfaction!!!! Also, this was very enjoying because of the fact that at the time of job interview..there was so mush on stake..this time nothing was on stake!!! Even during my worst time in future(if it comes!!!) I will not be looking back to these people or this company!!!
After this interview I was a free bird!!! Again it was the daftar time. Boss was on the way to daftar..Today I couldn't be the part of meeting. I had to leave for Chennai to write my subject GRE in Computer Science. Now, I am tired of these Exams. What a wrong moment when I took the decision to write so many exams!!!! As boss reached the office(Qwest) to pick me..It was the Bangalore rain which forced Baba to also come in the car(kitna badtameez hai ye Bangalore ka Baaris..samajhta bhi nahi..weekend pe Bike ki kitni jaroorat hoti hai Baba ko!!! ab Baba ko wpas daftar se lautate hue bike le jana padega!!Bike bina to baba weekends pe jee hi nahi sakte!!! Pure Bangalore ka chakkar lagana hota hai!! Waise bhi baba ke multitasking me bike ki kaafi ahmiyat hai!!) After coming back home I packed my bag and move towards station to catch the train to Chennai. I was really feeling free and relaxed. Leaving Qwest was giving me a great comfort and satisfaction!!!
I reached station and occupied my berth. It was still half an hour in departure. All the happenings of recent days started to flashback in mind!!! How things have shaped during recent days. After diving through those memories of old inning I started to think about the new inning which is waiting there for me with open arms. Let us see the more waves of changes and what they will do??
31st October, 2007
This was the last working day of the only lady of our group/team at Qwest. After all it was also different from most of the other person's last working day. She is going to get married and then moving out of country. She was able to initiate the paperwork formalities of exit by afternoon. By 5.00 PM I received the call from boss regarding today's meeting(daftar). So, I asked Baba to move for meeting. Madam was still busy in working out the exit formalities. I asked madam about tomorrow's schedule and then I came to know that at 6.00 Pm it is her train to Hyderabad. So, I told that we will meet tomorrow and then I and Baba moved for the daftar. We first reached at a place where boss was waiting in order to look for some permanent place for our daftar. The agent got a shock when he looked at the people who would be working at that place(Baba ki mahima aprampaar!!! Jo dekhta hai wohi tez se chondhiya jata hai!!). Anyway we also didn't like the place and moved to Bihari's house for meeting. I switched to car now(sorry Baba..Bangalore ki traffic me option milte hi Bike ko bbye bolna padta hai!!!) . Now I heard something which was something not very clear to me. Boss was telling me that Bihari called him a day ago and told some problems. Bihari's family members were asking him something about his marriage. All this talk was on such an unexpected and unanticipated line that I was not able to figure out anything about which boss was talking. Anyway after crossing all the old Madras Road traffic at around 6.30 PM we reached at Bihari's place by 6.45 PM. Akhil was expected to reach at his place by dot 7..so till that time we moved to Bihari's place.
We started our meeting at Bihari's place because boss had to go to meet someone around 9.00 Pm and the dot 7 guy didn't arrive till 7dot 7..so only agenda of today's meeting was to clarify individual stands. So, the first thing..surprise package for me and Baba!!!
Boss: haan to batao Bihari kal tum kya bol rahe the?? kuch shaadi ka bol rahe the??
Bihari: haan sir...ghar wale shaadi karne ko bol rahe hai..
then this discussion went to a long stretch . Everyone put his own thoughts and suggestions.
but, the most interesting part was Bihari's statement:----"Ab jyada jor dalenge to karna hi hoga!!!"
Still not very clear to me..anyways I tried to give my best opinion about what to do if he is ready with the idea of marriage. Also told him to please provide us the ticket along with wedding card.
After all without our dance how can his marriage take place???
So, with this surprise package this day was over.
1st November, 2007
This was the day when madam was to say bye-bye Bangalore!!! I woke up around 11.00 in morning. After sometime I called madam and asked for her schedule of that day and if she has time we can have lunch together. I got a positive response from there. Sorry Bihari..but keeping practical considerations in mind I didn't ask you!! I asked gujju and he readily agreed. We reached to madam's place and then called Baba for the lunch. but, Baba was in no mood to come without makeup. So, Baba asked for some time. We went to a nearby restaurant and Baba later joined us after completing his makeup. We finished our lunch then it was the sutta time for Baba and Gujju gave his wallet that was something Baba will never forget (Baba otherwise nahi lene ka..Gujju ki bhavnao ko smajhne ka!!). After lunch we moved to madam's place to finish her packing.
Though initially we were given access to the very limited area of the house (don't know why???). But after sometime we got the access to the complete house. Then the champagne video came into discussion. Madam was telling that she didn't receive that. But, the real problem was that madam didn't look at the mail. Baba was putting all his creativity in explaining that video. So, finally madam decided to watch that video. Who was knowing this step will lead to one of the embarrassing moments for people there. She opened the mail and directly played the video attachment. What the hell was this happening??? I didn't have any clue...the only thing I knew by that time that Baba had played that video successfully. But here something else was playing!!!!!!!!!!! Next question was directed at me. "Tu sahi video mail kiya hai na??"
My answer was yes as baba has already confirmed that he watched the video!!! Also, that video playing in front of me(though for a small moment) was new!!! So, I was nowhere the source of this video. But for few moments this video put me in a clueless situation. This would have been a more entertaining topic if I would have not sent that mail or someone like Baba would have got a glimpse of the video!!!Anyway this episode was over very soon. After sometime boss called that he was on the way and he will be coming in few minutes. So, after sometime boss arrived and today he was before the time!!! He was then briefed about the protocols to follow while sitting at this place. After some light talks the time to leave for station came. The discussion about leaving early or on time ended. Baba had some pre-scheduled important meetings and Gujju had booked the ticket of "Jab We Mat". So, they formally said good bye to madam in their own style. I, madam and boss left for Bangalore City station. Just few minutes after leaving madam's place I received call from Langda (Bihari). He inquired about the things (He uses to keep himself updated about every khabar!!!) and then told me to pass the phone to boss and then discussed something important to boss. Bangalore traffic was in no mood to forgive us for a day...everywhere it was huge rush of traffic despite of a public holiday!!! Anyhow we were approaching city station in time. Suddenly near Corporation circle boss asked, what is the source station?? I just looked at the ticket and it was Bangalore Cantt!!!! One more surprise.....fortunately we left early for station.....boss made some calculations and turned the car towards Cantt station. Boss told that this train must be starting from City station. We tried to get the time of train at city station but by that time we reached Cantt. Now boss was here to show the energy and stamina of maggi...he carried the heaviest luggage with him and successfully crossed the platforms. Though I was suspecting every moment that tomorrow he will definitely be not feeling well!!! It was still 15-20 minutes left in the arrival of the train. Boss asked us for coffee/tea. just hearing coffee...madam repeated coffee for 2-3 times and then boss asked..what??? Then on not getting any answer..he spoke.."ye kya kuch bol ke chup ho jate ho tum log!!!" Then I told that it has to do with some mail....then he asked to forward that mail..I asked madam to forward the mail..but she put some excuse..that she would not be able to forward that mail(though I insisted that please elaborate the coffee story to boss!!the simple question...what do you think of coffee???). After few minutes one of her friend arrived at station and then the train arrived. While she was boarding to the train....I got a call from Langda..but sorry Langda..I was not able to pass the cell to madam. So, I briefed Langda about the events...After few moments train started slowly to leave the station and our raising hands were saying good bye!! Though there was no emotional drama visible..this was definitely a heavy moment..for someone who was leaving the city after spending 3-4 good years..for me also it was a heavy moment..it was the end of good friendship times we enjoyed. I also received few uncalled titles because of this friendship!!!!
So, after the departure of train I, boss and her friend returned in the boss' car. While we were about to reach my house I received a call again..no prize fro guessing this was again a call of Langda..This time he was in no mood to to spare me..He started.." aur good bye kar diye madam ko?? aur ye kya?? tum saale ek cell phone nahi de sakte the.itna bhi dimag nahi hai..ek akeli ladki train se ja rahi hai!! yahi thi tumhari dosti..ek ghatiya sa Nokia 1100 bhi nahi de sakte!!..." and he went on....I was just hearing all this..i tried to clarify.."yaar tu bol to sahi raha hai..but yaar us samay socha nahi!" Then he came again.."tum saale info box...sahi time pe kuch dimag lagate hi nahi..main yahan yeh soch paa raha tha aur tum wahan pe hoke kuch nahi soch paye!!" I tried to give more excuses..but he was in no mood to accept any of these. Anyway the fact remains in no way one person can replace the other...so, Bihari..I can't think of what you can easily...so sorry once again..as I failed to think where it was needed!!!
2nd November, 2007
This was again a big day for me. After all I was to leave my first job/company. But, things have gone in such direction during last few months so that I didn't have any good feelings about the company. So, I was waiting restlessly for this day. After waking up around 11.30 AM, I reached office around 1.00 PM. Then I, Baba and Gujju went for lunch. From 2.30 PM I started the exit formalities with full pace because I was in no mood to come again on some other day just for these formalities. By 4.00 PM I gave the exit interview form to Amresh and was waiting for Exit interview and signature from Administration person. Earlier Amresh told me to wait for few minutes and then he will call me for exit interview. But , after browsing through my exit interview form he changed his mind (Form was full of bitter facts and experiences)and it was Soumya who was going to take my interview. About 5.45 PM my exit interview started and to surprise everyone it lasted for almost 45 minutes. This was somewhat longer than my selection interview of the same job!!! I was asked to elaborate each of my answers which I had written in the form. I was also enjoying this. Elaborating all those bitter facts and my bad memories was giving me great satisfaction!!!! Also, this was very enjoying because of the fact that at the time of job interview..there was so mush on stake..this time nothing was on stake!!! Even during my worst time in future(if it comes!!!) I will not be looking back to these people or this company!!!
After this interview I was a free bird!!! Again it was the daftar time. Boss was on the way to daftar..Today I couldn't be the part of meeting. I had to leave for Chennai to write my subject GRE in Computer Science. Now, I am tired of these Exams. What a wrong moment when I took the decision to write so many exams!!!! As boss reached the office(Qwest) to pick me..It was the Bangalore rain which forced Baba to also come in the car(kitna badtameez hai ye Bangalore ka Baaris..samajhta bhi nahi..weekend pe Bike ki kitni jaroorat hoti hai Baba ko!!! ab Baba ko wpas daftar se lautate hue bike le jana padega!!Bike bina to baba weekends pe jee hi nahi sakte!!! Pure Bangalore ka chakkar lagana hota hai!! Waise bhi baba ke multitasking me bike ki kaafi ahmiyat hai!!) After coming back home I packed my bag and move towards station to catch the train to Chennai. I was really feeling free and relaxed. Leaving Qwest was giving me a great comfort and satisfaction!!!
I reached station and occupied my berth. It was still half an hour in departure. All the happenings of recent days started to flashback in mind!!! How things have shaped during recent days. After diving through those memories of old inning I started to think about the new inning which is waiting there for me with open arms. Let us see the more waves of changes and what they will do??
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