It is the hardest thing to accept the change, come out of our comfort zone and walk the talk.
July, 2011- As a fresher, I joined a construction company in Chennai as aGraduate Engineer Trainee. I had been assigned to work on Hyderabad Metro Project. It was an incredible feeling but initially I felt so lonely in Hyderabad. But, after 2-3 weeks, I started loving it and then suddenly I got transferred to Mumbai International Airport Project.
I didn't wanted to come as I had made friends there. It took so much time to get comfortable with Hyderabad and I wanted to stay there. But, I got transferred to Mumbai because due to land acquisition issues, the Hyderabad Metro Rail Project was going at snail's pace.
Today(i.e. 6th Sept), it has been 4 years in Mumbai. I am in no mood of partying as may be in a month I have to relocate to some other place. It is a long time to stay at a place. It has been not a cake walk. I have to struggle a lot as the profile I got here was not as per my preference.
It required some one who was experienced, dynamic and extrovert with impeccable communication skills. I had none of the qualities, I was shy, introvert and reserved. I requested the Resource Manager to assign me some other role (but the Resource Manager was convinced that I can do it). He was right. That is one of the best things that happened to me.
I still remember that I would be damn nervous before and after meetings as meeting top shots was a painful exercise. I would tremble with fear worrying about my not so good communication skills. But, I was thrown in the river when I didn't knew swimming. I had no choice but to learn it.
Today, I enjoy meeting people, my job is fun and entertaining. Writing contractual letters, negotiating with clients and contractors, project management brings me to life. I started believing that I have learned how to go out of comfort zone. But, I didn't realized one simple lesson that comfort zones also moves on as we learn and adapt.
What was painful 4 years ago, looks like a cake walk today. But, still I have a fear/apprehension to move out of Mumbai. I love Mumbai, have friends, cousins, weekend fun, amazing work, etc. It is hard to accept the change. I am writing all this to make up my mind to embrace change and get out of comfort zone. After all, I always say these words "Push your limits, get out of your comfort zone and enjoy life"
I have walked the talk in past but it was never easy. It will be never easy. But, I am sure that it will be worth it. I just thought to share my imperfections so that I don't bear the guilt of not walking the talk. Thanks for reading!
July, 2011- As a fresher, I joined a construction company in Chennai as aGraduate Engineer Trainee. I had been assigned to work on Hyderabad Metro Project. It was an incredible feeling but initially I felt so lonely in Hyderabad. But, after 2-3 weeks, I started loving it and then suddenly I got transferred to Mumbai International Airport Project.
I didn't wanted to come as I had made friends there. It took so much time to get comfortable with Hyderabad and I wanted to stay there. But, I got transferred to Mumbai because due to land acquisition issues, the Hyderabad Metro Rail Project was going at snail's pace.
Today(i.e. 6th Sept), it has been 4 years in Mumbai. I am in no mood of partying as may be in a month I have to relocate to some other place. It is a long time to stay at a place. It has been not a cake walk. I have to struggle a lot as the profile I got here was not as per my preference.
It required some one who was experienced, dynamic and extrovert with impeccable communication skills. I had none of the qualities, I was shy, introvert and reserved. I requested the Resource Manager to assign me some other role (but the Resource Manager was convinced that I can do it). He was right. That is one of the best things that happened to me.
I still remember that I would be damn nervous before and after meetings as meeting top shots was a painful exercise. I would tremble with fear worrying about my not so good communication skills. But, I was thrown in the river when I didn't knew swimming. I had no choice but to learn it.
Today, I enjoy meeting people, my job is fun and entertaining. Writing contractual letters, negotiating with clients and contractors, project management brings me to life. I started believing that I have learned how to go out of comfort zone. But, I didn't realized one simple lesson that comfort zones also moves on as we learn and adapt.
What was painful 4 years ago, looks like a cake walk today. But, still I have a fear/apprehension to move out of Mumbai. I love Mumbai, have friends, cousins, weekend fun, amazing work, etc. It is hard to accept the change. I am writing all this to make up my mind to embrace change and get out of comfort zone. After all, I always say these words "Push your limits, get out of your comfort zone and enjoy life"
I have walked the talk in past but it was never easy. It will be never easy. But, I am sure that it will be worth it. I just thought to share my imperfections so that I don't bear the guilt of not walking the talk. Thanks for reading!
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