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Moving on to a new job...

After 7.5 years, I decided to move on to explore new avenues on my career path. Its a mix feeling, I know that I am going to miss this company, as I have been part of its culture for last 7.5 years. Its hard to say good-bye to people you have worked with for so long. How can I say good-bye to people who are among very good friends of mine, people who pushed me to achieve new heights, guided me on my path to achieve it and helped me whenever needed! So, I didn't say good-bye to anyone!
I also wanted to say a big “Thank You” for the support I got from everyone there, but I think that is not needed as it is part of culture there. I have not got any special treatment, but seen that everyone is ready and willing to help & support each other.
have spent the biggest tenure of my professional life there. It felt (and it still feels) like our company! Working there is like playing World Cup Cricket on home ground. You get the toughest challenge, biggest reward and along with it, support of all associates. I might be exaggerating a little bit, but it’s my last day and I have every right to get carried away with emotions!
The phrase “last day” brings out more emotions, and memories. Memories of our Noida office and Rathi’s tea. Memories of Bankware, its fun-filled 24X7 work to meet deadlines. Memories of UBS, the problems, challenges, regular pizza in office, drink and dinner parties, stream outings. And the recent ones of Gurgaon office, fighting with TAG team, struggling with BGCs, and of course Polday.
If I continue to write all of it, I think my post will be more than allowed limit in size. I will mention just one incident which has the biggest impact on me here. I came back from onsite after 4 years; entire Gurgaon office was filled with new faces. It was like joining a new company. I went to Bhagirathi madam for my access card renewal, and she recognized me by name! It was surprising as I was out for 4 years, never visited Gurgaon office while I was onsite, and I put on a lot of weights! Still she recognized me and not only that, she gave me my anniversary gift which has returned due to invalid address three years back. I sent a mail that I will collect it when I visit Gurgaon, and forgot about it (three years!), but she not only kept it, immediately handed it over to me! This single incident made all new faces in Gurgaon familiar to me and I become part of Gurgaon office! No more onsite hangover or feeling lonely in office! That’s the culture and people I am talking about!
I Thank them all for giving me such wonderful experiences!
Now, from Monday onward, a new journey starts, with fresh challenges, new culture, new atmosphere, but many familiar faces. A lot of my friends are in this company and I am sure a lot of new friends are waiting! Thats because I believe in that there are no strangers in this world, all are friends, waiting to be introduced!
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Vishy said…
Yeah...I would say i agree with you and understand your emotions since i have left the company 2 times therefore I can be considered having more exposure then you with regards to Polaris.

While being emotional is a good thing on the other hand what i am worried is that how long it lasts. Should it last longer then usual you may have problems dealing with "Polaris Phobia".

Polaris has been good as we all know; this company gave new dimensions to our careers; helped us achieve what we have achieved today and shaped us to face most challenges.

For Bhagirathi M'aam I would say she would remember you for life and so would you, me and most of the people, she is an miraculous person who does her job with full heart.

Wish you lot of success along the way!
1 September 2008 at 06:50
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