My One year Job - Part II

Hi Darling,

It has been quite a time I wrote you. Not that I was super busy, but it's more of I was not feeling good lately. I should have written you more. It makes me happy.

I was telling you about my life during my job in the last letter. Somehow I have not finished it. Today my colleagues went for a plant visit, the whole team. They have video called me from there. It brings me in tears. I only have worked there for one year. Who would have done that for an ex-employee? I always believed that it takes nothing to be kind and show affection to everyone around you. The world is already a hard place to sustain. Showing a kind gesture would take nothing from you but can give a smile to peoples around you. Isn't that what we live for? I have realised that it's way easier to make someone smile than making yourself. I see people now stress on making themselves happy. Honestly I find no justification behind that. If you make yourself happy, it's only you. But if you make someone smile, it's not only them but both of you feel good. So, why can't we just live for one another? Food of thought for you, dear.

I think I got carried out by emotions in the last para but I have promised you that I won't hide my feelings from you. Let me get back to my experiences again. I will share one such experience during my plant visit. It was raining heavily that day. Bus dropped us in front of the gate. I was running and slipped in a bump. I got hurt terribly. I didn't tell anyone as I was skeptical of impression on the very first day of our meeting. My other colleagues noticed that and took my lunch home. I assured them that there is nothing to worry about but I might not visit that day. After sometime, once they left, it started paining badly. I decided to go to hospital of my own instead of seeking help from anyone. (See how nonsense your dad behaves at times) Anyway I got a rickshaw and went to TMH. After sometime I started getting calls from office. They have noticed me in a CC camera and were concerned about me. I assured them that I can handle as I was very skeptical about my impression. You know what comes next ? They sent one senior officer to hospital to supervise me. He stayed there with me throughout, got me to the clinic, bought me medicines, drove me back home. He was so cordial that I have not felt for a moment that I was only a day 1 employee of such a huge organisation. I did not expect all this. In the evening, they called me to know about my whereabouts. They have not told me a word but it's their action that made me realise what it takes to build a organisation with values. If you ever have time, I would suggest you to read about TATAs and their beliefs. No wonder, you will understand why I am so proud of my company.

You know most of the companies organises orientation or team building session in western culture. It's more like spending days in luxurious hotels, parties etc. I don't judge the way. I guess, most people like that. But here, we were sent to an outbound leadership program at Dehradoon. We were given mountaineering training. We climbed Siyari Top. Fun part is we all made it, all 40 of the new joinees. Most of us did not have any prior experience of trekking. We made it in a team effort never leaving behind any team members. There were several activities throughout the treks. It was a unique experience. I will share one such experience with you today. It was the day before summit. We were at Kuari base camp. We all were called for the day ending session near a waterfall. The instructor asked everyone to close their eyes. I could hear the sound of the waterfall, mild breeze were blowing, birds were returning to nest. Then he instructed everyone to think about memories from childhood to present days step-by-step and thank every people we are grateful of and say sorry to people we should have. You won't believe dear. My whole life flashed back like a reel in front of my eyes. It was one of the most beautiful feelings I had in my entire life. I can't describe that in words. There are many memories associated with this trip. If I start writing all, this letter won't end :)

Till now I have said mostly about my company. Now I will tell you about some people I met during my journey. As I have told you in the last letter, they kind of "adapted" me like a little brother. I felt so comfortable with them that it never felt like we met for few months only. It was much needed for me. We went to Lepchajagat just before me leaving. It was a memorable trip. I don't know how to write all this. I think it's harder to describe things in words that you felt the most. This letter would be incomplete if I don't mention Chandrachur Da. You will find very few people in your life who actually listens. I am glad I met you, Chandrachur Da. Hasta siempre hermano!

I would end the letter with the presentation they have made in my farewell. Go have a look. Again, a big thank you to them for making my short stay cherishable. It was a memorable one year. I miss being there.

Yours always,
Dad