And Then I came back!

by Spoorthi Foundation 8:52 AM 3 comments

Two months ago my manager called me and said this : As per business requirements, you would be required to work from Hyderabad office for 15 days. I was quite excited at the thought of my new friend whom I met last time I was in Hyderabad for three weeks.  

And then I reached Hyderabad. This time it was different. Last time I was there, It was for a training. This time it was different. Our company was undergoing transition of a new project. We were asked to manage things to ensure smooth transition. This was a critical project transition since Microsoft's revenue depended on how well we perform.  

After three weeks, I still had no clue when I would come back to Bengaluru. Things weren't fixed. There were still something's missing. And then time flew. I was in Hyderabad for two months. It was a great deal of learning for me there. I was busy. I was occupied. Yet, I wasn't completely happy because I wasn't doing something that I really loved, Teaching.  

One instance I thought of spending money from my own pocket, come to Mysuru and teach in our school. But, I couldn't considering the amount I have to shell out and the thought of many other things I could do from that money.  

Teaching is the closest thing I have found to satisfaction which I believe is the ultimate measure of happiness. I missed it badly.  

Amidst all these, I managed to work well in Hyderabad considering the efforts my team members were putting back home. They pulled off a spectacular Independence day celebration, and continued with weekend classes on both the schools. I also missed the fun part of it.  

To have great team members who believe in the same dreams as you and with whom your thoughts match is a blessing.  

And to the most important part of this write up. Almost one and half month in Hyderabad, I was sitting with my colleague who happened to be Project Manager for one of the critical team which handled millions of dollar transaction of Microsoft and he was trying to convince me to relocate to Hyderabad. I was offered a role which I might have got may be after 2 more years in the industry, and a better compensation. Did I consider it? I didn't even take a second to say No. Many years down the lane, it could seem foolish to me. But I will not regret what I chose. It was very important not to get carried away by the opportunity I was getting and have firm belief in all our dreams. Later when I had put all my thoughts together, I tried if I can do the same work from Bengaluru so that I can spend my weekends for Teaching. It wasn't happening. I let it go.  

And then I came back to where I really belong. 

I would summarize by three points. 

• Have a dream that excites you every single second. 
• Have a great team members who shares same thoughts as yours. Respect their efforts. 
• Believe in your inner voice. Listen to it. Great things are meant for you. 

To all the awesome people in Spoorthi Foundation.