[OFFICIAL] 31DAYS@NEW GROUP

3^rd Aug. 2006

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3^rd April 2000 I joined ST in Memories team and 3^rd July 2006 I moved from Memories team to TCD team. 3^rd and 3^rd ..What a co-incidence.. Seems 3^rd is lucky for me!!

Today it's been a month since I moved to my new group. First month is over now and I can comfortably say that I'm enjoying easing into my new role. After working for last 6years as a BE developer in memories, now I’m going to specialize on certification flow.

Coming out of comfort zone is not an easy task and initially I was scared that whether I will be able to adjust to the new group or not. After all, I spent 6 years in my previous group. It's from where I started my career, learnt all about work, gained technical know-how, grew both professionally and personally, lived to many twists and turns.

Those product development cycles, shrinking technologies, those deadly deadlines, the deliveries, the staybacks, striving on weekends to achieve targets, qa reviews, everyday opening ddts mails with a fear of seeing bug in my submitted product, so many friends .. rather my first set of friends in this office, many PL’s, some times anger, sometimes dis-satisfaction, the feeling of achievement..... everything is but a beautiful memory of “memories”

My fear was baseless….. I hardly took anytime in settling in my new group. Everyone was so welcoming that I never felt out of place or new in the group. I made equal efforts to get myself accepted in the group. I compromised with the seat, PC, cubicle….. just to be in the close proximity of my new group. I had an option to continue working for some time from old seat, which was somewhat far off from my new group, but I preferred to make a compromise, than to remain in my comfort zone.

I can say without hesitation that it was an inspired decision. Though I feel as I have become a fresher again, my new learning curve has started. Once again I am back to prove myself. Everything is new, the culture, the work, environment, people, just everything….. except ofcourse company & the floor :)

Last weeks were really amazing! I learned lots of new things in all these days. Every day comes with new interesting things to grab. Not much of work pressure at present, though mental pressure of proving self-worth is always there. Initial two weeks were predominantly training, but soon after that I got my first project and that too on IO’s……. Being a “memory” person, I had tough time struggling with two unknown’s, one IO’s and second, flow to certify IO’s. I was blank when I started that project, but tons of thanks to my mentor & to my trainer who really helped me out with the task at hand, not just by helping with the flow, but also inspiring me all the time. Everyday I ask them many queries and doubts, and they explain patiently all I want to know, and much more. Here, people are more than ready to help you.

The atmosphere is very relaxed and it's brilliant to be able to have a giggle in between looking for that perfect solution. I have noticed that whatever ideas you bounce to others, don’t go unheard. There is always someone to give you a patient ear and a helping hand.

Though I feel that I am still not able to keep off my distractions completely, but I suppose that is because still I need to give real structure to my day.

I really pray that things will continue to work out well in future and hope my first impression always remains last impression.