Into a New World!!!!!!

In a few days from now, I will be, for the first time in my life, stepping into an arena where tons and tons of people are earning a living and another ton is waiting to get into it. We have been reading all these years in the text books about what is happening in this arena and what would our likely responsibilities be. Yes. I am talking about the corporate world.

I sat down near the balcony of my house only to reminisce my good old school days when teachers used to say “One day, you would all be holding good positions in your office” I still remember. It was way back when I was in the fourth grade. And hurray!!! Time has flown so rapidly. I am now poised to work my way through the corporate ladder to the top and say “I am now holding a good position in my office”.

Rukhiye Saab!!! I have not gone that far. I am still (not even) in the first step of the ladder. In a few days time, I would enter into the corporate world as a part of my summer internship. Never before in my life have I ever entered into a corporate office (to work for the organization of course!!!). This is making me very anxious and nervous all throughout the day. My mind is not getting into the comfort zone even if I pacify myself by saying ”It’s just another place where you will work”.

In fact on a lighter side, I was able to recollect some of the HR concepts read in the class by analyzing myself on my behavior in that past few days!!! The curiosity and restlessness to get into my office makes me sit in the edge of my seat. It is something like gushing water being stopped by closing the pipe with a cork. When the cork is opened, the water would flow out of the pipe at a great pace. Whether the pace would be maintained or not would depend on the amount of water in the tank (Thrust. I am a bit weak in physics!!!).

Similarly in my case, the cork would be opened in a few days time allowing me to enter the corporate office. I would also start (the so called) “working” with all the energy and exuberance in me. Maintaining this initial enthu will depend on various factors like my interest in the job, my perception about workplace, peer group, blah blah etc. Ah….. I sincerely hope that I make the best use of my first opportunity to work alongside experienced corporate people. Lets see…….

(To Be Continued)

Nanomania!!!!!

There was so much expectations around…big hype was created...history was set to be rewritten…thousands of people thronged to the Delhi Auto Show to have a glimpse of it…needless to mention millions of people watching TV to have a glimpse of it…yes folks, I am talking about the launch of the world’s cheapest car Tata Nano. It would probably go down as the most eagerly awaited event of the year 2008!!

It was the dream of Mr.Ratan Tata that led to the production of such a car. He could not bear seeing 4 people in a bike travelling together. It was so scary that he did not want to imagine the consequences of any accident that could take place. He thought if at all he could provide two more wheels to the bike, travelling could become a bit more safer. This was how the product idea of NANO evolved.

This car (4 wheeler bike) is targeted at the burgeoning middle class. It would be a boon to those who had the desire to upgrade themselves to 4 wheeler but did not have to money required to satisfy it. Tata Nano, priced at 1 lakh (excluding tax) could well be the answer to the Indian market’s demand. This has made other car manufacturers to spend some sleepless nights in their room. They have to come up with some new innovation to circumvent the Nanomania that has gripped the audience.

One problem that I can foresee after its launch is the increase in pollution level. The already crowded roads would be dumped with Nanoes which could affect directly the environment. There are wide criticisms about the safety of the car. But I feel that safety would surely have been considered before manufacturing the car. Not just for personal use, I would not be surprised if I see Nano being used instead of an auto rickshaw or a taxi.

One thing that I failed to understand or could not find an answer is to the question “Will people consider a trade off on fuel efficiency?” The top speed would be around 70 kmph to 90 kmph. The fuel efficiency would not be equal to that provided by a two wheeler. So, how is it going to be welcomed by the people? Wait and watch…………………

First entry to the blogging world

Hello folks....this is my first experience in writing blogs. The feeling that i enjoy right now is as though i have just now entered into a room of tens and thousands of people...hope this would add some value to the readers and also enhance the clarity of knowledge that i have on certain subjects.....

Watch out for more in the near future.......


Uttam Sharma