My Thoughts! - by Prakash G.R.

A flash-back:

Pranni : Dad. I’m getting older, so I’ve to be responsible.
Dad : ???
Pranni : Here after give me the money, I’ll take tickets in the bus whenever we are travelling.
Dad : But what made you think that you are grown up? You are still a kid.
Pranni : No. I got the letter from the school. I’ve been promoted to 6th standard. I’m no more elementary school boy. I’m grown up.

Few years later:

Pranni : Dad, I’m getting older, so I’ve to be responsible.
Dad : ???
Pranni : Here after when we go out in the moped, I’ll be driving. You sit behind.

Looking back, I could laugh at the meanings of responsibility at different ages. Now that I’m 18 years old, the meaning of responsibility is really different. Especially after becoming a father of a cute little princess. May be years later I’ll be laughing at this meaning too. But till I get another meaning, let me be “responsible”

written by Prakash G.R.

Its my wedding anniversary today. I can’t believe that one year has gone. I remember same day last year with all the tension, happiness, troubles and whole lot of drama. I know this year will be completely different. Without her, there is nothing to celebrate. It started just like anyother day, except for one unexpected visitor at 7 AM in the morning. Uncle called me and went downstairs. Somebody was waiting there with a boequet and a greeting card. Till I reached the gate, I was keep on guessing who would have sent it. To my surprise it was from my office! That was really pleasant surprise. I’ve seen how birthday celebrations are happening here. the HR gal will take the card and go from desk to desk to get it signed from everyone and that evening the birthday baby should sponsor snacks for the whole company. (Think of how practical it will be in TCS/Infosys) But sending a bouquet right to my house, that too at early morning, was really nice idea. I wish she were here to receive it. I’m surely missing her at occasions like ths. Its ok. Wait for a week to hear the good news

written by Prakash G.R.

Think of this. You will be really busy with something. Either a meeting with your PM or debugging a nasty bug or spending a nice moment with your friends in the cafeteria or discussing all the sweet nothings with your girl friend. You get a call in your cellphone/office landline. You pickup only to hear “Would you like to have a personal loan at attractive interest rate” or “How about an exciting job oppurtunity that fits your career” or “Are you interested in credit card”. I hate tele marketing. When I’m in a relaxed mood and not so busy, things are different.

Here are few such examples:

:Hello.
:Hello sir. Are you looking for a job change?
:hmmm. Yes. Why are you asking?
:We are a Delhi based consultancy company and we do have really nice openings for the talented.
:What about the salary?
:You will get the best in the industry sir
:Great. What are the companies do you deal with?
:We deal with various companies. What is your qualification and skill set sir?
:I’ve completed my +2 and have 5 arrears in my B.Com.
:(after a moment) So how did you get into the industry? you went thru any computer courses like Aptech or NIIT?
:Computer course? Why do I need to learn computers?
:(quite confused) hmmm. You are a developer right? Or a tester?
:Oh! you got the wrong extension. I’m the security sitting in the reception. So you have jobs only for the computer persons?
:Sorry sir
:Hello…

I don’t know how the tele marketing gal felt, but I really enjoyed it. hee hee hee. Check this one (We had to share the extension in one of my previous companies):

:Hello
:Hello, can I talk to Vanitha?
:Yes, Vanitha speaking
:Sir, I asked for Vanitha
:Yes, Vanitha here. What do you want?
:No Sir, errr, sorry Madam, Are you interested in personal loans?
:Yes, I want to buy a pen and I need Rs 10. Do you give a loan without any interest for that.
(now she understands that somebody is playing and keeps the receiver)

This I guess is the best one:

:Hello
:Hello, Can I talk to Srini?
:Srini has gone to the canteen. What do you want?
:No problem, I’ll call after 10 minutes
:I don’t think there is any need for that. As far as I know, he has credit cards from every major bank; he has a personal loan for 15 Lakhs and he already paying EMI for a house loan of 50 Lakhs.
:How much did you said the personal loan was?
:15 Lakhs. I don’t think he will go for it again. So you better not call again.
:Sure. Thanks

Wait. That is not the end of the story. Ater 15 mins Srini did get a call and he was talking over the phone for 10 mins. When it was over, he stood up and asked: “who said my wife that I took a personal loan?”

Well, I leave the rest to your imagination ;-(

written by Prakash G.R.