Maithily's Scribblings

27-2-2014 was an unforgettable day for me. I left my parents, my home, my sister, my friends, and Chennai to travel to this beautiful place, Mangalore, with my husband, in-laws, and my dad. If you are born a girl, you eventually have to leave your home and start a new life with your husband in a different home. On 27/2/2014, the train reached Mangalore Central at exactly 8:30 AM. (Appreciate the punctuality of Southern Railways!) We unloaded 21 bags from the train. We had paid ₹1000 to the porter in Chennai to load our luggage onto the train, but the porters in Mangalore charged only ₹100 to load the same bags into our car. Same distance, same weight, but at a much lower price. From that moment, I started liking Mangalore. There were no traffic jams and far less pollution. Everyone riding a two-wheeler wore helmets—which is quite uncommon in Chennai! We reached the beautiful house my husband had rented for us around 9:30 AM and started unpacking. "What do we eat for breakfast?...

I feel very proud to say that I have never failed in any of the job interviews I’ve attended since my college days. It all started in 2009 when I faced my first interview at Cybernet Slash Support during campus placements. The interviewer asked me to talk about anything I liked, and I chose to speak about the studious first-benchers and the naughtiest last-benchers in my class. He appreciated the way I greeted him before starting and how confidently I delivered my answers. And yes, he handed me the offer letter right away! My second interview was also during my final year of college with a company called Ajuba. Out of 100+ students, I was the only one selected for a face-to-face round with the HR Manager. I answered every question he asked, and once again, the offer letter was printed on the spot! How did this happen? Interviews are conducted to test your confidence, communication skills, and attitude more than just your technical knowledge. Confidence is key! If you ask me for s...

Every one of us look forward to enjoy Sunday's especially after 6 days of tiring work. I guess even these dogs need some relaxation like us... This was clicked on a Sunday Morning when me and my husband went to see the early morning sunrise at the sea!